Yawara!
Originally released in 1989. Yawara! is a drama film. directed by Kazuo Yoshida.
Starring Yui Asaka, Keiju Kobayashi, and Bunta Sugawara
Synopsis
Yawara Inokuma is a girl who aspires to an ordinary life but due to her innate talent is forced to practice judo by her authoritarian grandfather, Jigorou Inokuma, with the aim of achieving the championship in Japan and the gold medal in the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. Because of the pressure from her grandfather she has a generally bad attitude about judo, avoiding it as much as she can. However, over time she comes to understand why her grandfather loves judo and appreciates it more.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yawara! about?
Yawara Inokuma is a girl who aspires to an ordinary life but due to her innate talent is forced to practice judo by her authoritarian grandfather, Jigorou Inokuma, with the aim of achieving the cha...
Who directed Yawara!?
Yawara! was directed by Kazuo Yoshida.
How long is Yawara!?
Yawara! has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Yawara! released?
Yawara! was released on April 15, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yawara!?
The main cast of Yawara! includes Yui Asaka, Keiju Kobayashi, Bunta Sugawara, Hiroshi Abe, Reiko Hirayama.