Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.
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Hidekazu Akai
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Tomisaburō Wakayama
Sanae Mitamura
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Léona Hirota
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Yuuko Nitou
Kanako Shimada
Masatô Ibu
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Depressed and in debt, Santoshi tells his young daughter that he is going to find an infamous serial killer and collect a reward. However, when Santoshi disappears without a trace, she starts to fear the worst and begins searching for him.
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The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.
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The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.
MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in one championship against the brutal champion Xavier Grau.
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A thief, a murderer, and a charming lady-killer, Iwao Enokizu is on the run from the police.
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A boxer suffers a serious head injury during a fight, and must deal with the consequences.
