Small, Slow But Steady
The Metrograph, Ludlow Street 7, 10002 New York, Manhattan
About
A sports drama based on the true story of boxer Ogasawara Keiko. Director Sho Miyake casts Kishii Yukino as Keiko, deaf from birth, whose young professional career and the boxing gym that is her second home are threatened by the pandemic. The film follows her self-worth and resolve as both face possible ruin. A Q&A with Sho Miyake follows the screening.
Written by a model, sources: metrograph.com
Critics
7.5Very good
Critics praise the restrained, unsentimental direction, sensitive sound design, tactile 16mm cinematography and the lead's quietly powerful performance. Some find the film too emotionally distant and slow, lacking dramatic punch.
Reviews: Little White Lies, Loud and Clear Reviews, Film of the Week, Asian Movie Pulse, TMDb
Trailer
Showtimes
Sat 7 Nov
The MetrographLudlow Street 7, 10002 New York
Venue
The Metrograph is in New York City’s Manhattan.
Ludlow Street 7, 10002 New York
The Metrograph 70 more events- Director
- Sho Miyake
- Year
- 2022
- Runtime
- 99 min
