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Release Year2017
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes1
DirectorMasaharu Take
WritersMasaharu Take
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsRingside Story
About Ringside Story
Kanako is dating Hideo. He is an unpopular actor. They have dated for 10 years with Kanako supporting him. She has worked at a bento factory, but she loses her job. Kanako begins to work as a staff member for a professional wrestling organization and becomes attracted to the sport.
Directed by Masaharu Take, Ringside Story leans on a strong ensemble — Eita Nagayama, Eriko Sato, Yoshiki Arizono — 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 comedy titles of 2017.
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