Tracing the thread…
His films like 'After the Storm' and 'Still Walking' intimately examine the emotional lives and family struggles of ordinary salarymen navigating work, aging, and societal expectations.
Yasujirō Ozu JapanA master of depicting the quiet, monotonous routines and interpersonal dynamics of salarymen and their families through minimalist cinematography and understated drama.
Teruo Ishii JapanFilms like 'Taste of Tea' and 'The Shock Doctrine' blend surrealism with everyday salaryman experiences, exploring absurdity and alienation in modern working life.