The Sumo Wrestler
This is the story of an Israeli man, Jack, whose wife has been killed in a suicide bombing, leaving him in charge of two young daughters. Jack, on the verge of suicide, decides they need a fresh start and moves the family to New York. He quickly meets, marries, and moves in with Kathy, a mother of four, to try to fill the void. It doesn't. He needs some quixotic pursuit to keep him going. Kathy's stepdaughter Carmen gives him an idea: Sumo Wrestling. With Jack training, the kids start getting into trouble, Carmen tries to seduce Jack, Kathy's at her wits end... the family is falling apart. With his first match approaching, what can Jack do to do save his life and save his family?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Israel, United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Family |
| Director | Amos Kollek |
| Runtime | 83 min. |
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The Sumo Wrestler is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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