SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY Trailer )2023) Japanese Boxing Drama

Blue Finch Film Releasing presents SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY in Cinemas & on Curzon Home Cinema 30 June 2023. SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY is a ground-breaking sports film, showcasing a raw and vulnerable performance by Yukino Kishii as Keiko Ogasawara. Directed by Shô Miyake and shot on 16mm.

Drawing inspiration from the autobiographical book "Makenaide!" penned by Keiko Ogasawara, a trailblazing professional woman boxer with hearing impairment, SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY captivates viewers with its poignant character exploration, fueled by an indelible portrayal by the emerging talent Yukino Kishii.

Outline: Keiko, a talented young boxer with a hearing impairment, confronts the immense challenges that come with her chosen sport. Despite the obstacles, her boxing club becomes a sanctuary—a place she calls her second home. Astonishing everyone with victories in her first two professional fights, Keiko's belief in herself grows. However, her world takes a somber turn when she discovers that the club chairman, the sole supporter of her boxing dreams, is battling serious health issues, and the gym faces imminent closure. In the midst of uncertainty about her future, Keiko prepares for her upcoming third professional bout. Yet, the greatest hurdle she must overcome lies within herself—understanding the true essence of her determination to fight.

Blue Finch Film Releasing presents SMALL, SLOW BUT STEADY in Cinemas & on Curzon Home Cinema 30 June 2023

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