The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 泣き虫しょったんの奇跡 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Toshiaki Toyoda |
| Runtime | 127 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (5 votes) |
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The film is a gentle, poignant study of fragile ambition and the quiet strength of personal revival. It forgoes melodramatic turns, focusing instead on emotional authenticity and the dignified resilience of its protagonist.
What lingers after the final move is a profound sense of catharsis, born not from loud triumph but from the quiet perseverance of the human spirit. It's a testament to finding new purpose where one path ends. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Toshiaki Toyoda
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