Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son (2013)

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'Chikara - the Sumo wrestler's son' follows the 10-year-old Japanese boy, Chikara, and his struggle to become a Sumo wrestler. His father was a professional Sumo wrestler, so expectations surrounding Chikara are extremely high. Today his father owns a noodle-shop where he works a lot. Their only time together is when they train Sumo wrestling. It's a very valuable time for Chikara. He wants to impress his father, but when he's there, Chikara gets nervous and everything seems to go wrong. The national Sumo Championship is approaching and Chikara wants to do well. It's a story of a small boy in a tough sport, parental pressure and expectations, but above all, it's a universal narrative about the relationship between father and son.

Director: Simon Lereng Wilmont
Genre: Documentary, Action
Runtime: 32 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Lars Skree, Simon Lereng Wilmont
Editing: Michael Aaglund
Production: Final Cut for Real, Kong Gulerod Film, Det Danske Filminstitut, DR Ultra, NRK Super
Country: Denmark, Japan
Language: Dansk, 日本語
Original Language: ja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son about?
'Chikara - the Sumo wrestler's son' follows the 10-year-old Japanese boy, Chikara, and his struggle to become a Sumo wrestler. His father was a professional Sumo wrestler, so expectations surrounding Chikara are extremely high. Today his father owns a noodle-shop where he works a lot. Their only time together is when they train Sumo wrestling. It's a very valuable time for Chikara. He wants to impress his father, but when he's there, Chikara gets nervous and everything seems to go wrong. The national Sumo Championship is approaching and Chikara wants to do well. It's a story of a small boy in a tough sport, parental pressure and expectations, but above all, it's a universal narrative about the relationship between father and son.
Who directed Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son?
Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son was directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont.
How long is Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son?
Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son?
Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son is a Documentary, Action film.
Where was Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son produced?
Chikara - The Sumo Wrestler's Son was produced in Denmark, Japan.