It Was All A Dream

Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto was a national star who led the Japanese martial arts world in the 2000s and was called the “Son of God.” "Yamamoto KID's Love and Dream ~IT WAS ALL A DREAM~", will explore his life and life based on interviews from the time and testimonies of those involved. Follow the legendary matches. In addition, some unreleased footage from over a decade is also included. Among them, his last interview before his death, filmed in 2018, contains the last precious glimpses of KID Yamamoto talking about his family and love for martial arts even while battling illness. The dreams drawn by martial artist KID, the truth that can only be spoken about now, and the intense way of life of a man who influenced many people and is still loved by many, are told by his ally Yosuke Kubozuka.

Directed by Kouhei Kurokawa, It Was All A Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Norifumi Yamamoto, Ikuei Yamamoto, Miyuu Yamamoto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2023.