To Each His Own (2017)

What makes To Each His Own special is its quiet, humane insistence that a life can be rescued not by grand speeches, but by a single act of attention at the right moment. Izuru Narushima frames corporate burnout and the loneliness behind it with sincerity and surprising warmth, letting the film drift from grim realism into a more hopeful, almost fable-like vibe without losing emotional credibility. The performances—especially in the way friendship is offered, accepted, and questioned—give the story its heartbeat, building toward revelations that deepen the themes rather than cheapen them. It won’t be for viewers who dislike melodrama or stories that wear their message openly, but if you’re open to a serious drama that ultimately feels heart-warming and restorative, it’s an easy film to root for.

To Each His Own is clearly trying to be a compassionate wake-up call about burnout, workplace cruelty, and the quiet ways people rescue each other when they’re at the edge. The problem is it often leans on sentiment and tidy emotional turns that can feel more like a TV-style moral lesson than lived-in drama, and the storytelling can meander when you’re expecting sharper momentum. If you’re jaded about “inspirational” dramas or allergic to melodrama, you may find it manipulative rather than moving. Still, the film’s heart is in the right place, and if you want a gentle, accessible watch that prioritizes empathy over realism, it may land for you.