The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan (2018)

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.

Released Sept. 7, 2018 127 min None+

Genres: Drama

Keywords: tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, tmdb.biography, tmdb.shogi, imdb.japanese-man, imdb.professional, imdb.man-wears-a-suit-and-tie, imdb.shogi, imdb.amateur

Production Companies: F Project, VAP, Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp., Asahi Shimbunsha, TBS Radio + 8 more, BS Nippon Corporation, Kodansha, Tokyo Theatres Company, Lawson Entertainment, WOWOW, Office Saku, WOWOW, The Yomiuri Shimbun