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The Man of the Tokyo Olympics

2014 · 145 min TV Movie
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

After the end of the second world war, Fred Wada Isamu (Osawa), an American of Japanese descent who runs a fruit and vegetable shop in Los Angeles. One day, Wada sees a newspaper article on the search for someone of Japanese descent who can look after Japanese athletes coming to the United States to compete in the national swimming championship, and offers his family. Several months later, Kiyokawa (Mitsuishi), the Japanese swimming team’s coach, and the swimmers Hashizume (Katsuji), Furubashi (Nakao) and others arrive in the United States. The Japanese swimming team breaks one world record after another and sets nine world records. It is joyous news for Japan. Several years later, Wada and his wife receive a phone call from Tabata Masaji (Nishida Toshiyuki), the chairman of the Japanese Swimming Federation and general secretary of the Japanese Olympic Committee. Tabata says he would like some form of help from Wada in their bid for the Tokyo Olympics...

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Original Title 東京にオリンピックを呼んだ男
Year 2014
Country Japan
Genre TV Movie
Director Masaki Nishiura
Runtime 145 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a narrative centered on personal duty and the cultural bridge a single individual can build. It relies on the contrast between the protagonist's humble life and the global scale of his mission, exploring themes of post-war healing and national pride.

Those who tire of grandiose sports dramas will find a quietly inspiring tale about how small acts of goodwill can shape history. What lingers after viewing is a genuine warmth and belief in human connection. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Masaki Nishiura

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Best watched in a quiet setting to appreciate its deliberate, detail-oriented storytelling about human kindness.

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