In Full Bloom (2019)

In post-WWII Tokyo, Japan's undefeated Boxing Champion trains for his upcoming bout against the American challenger. Pitted amongst political tensions, the fighters' parallel journeys will test the very limits of human spirit.

Directors:

Reza Ghassemi, Adam VillaSenor

Writers:

Reza Ghassemi, Adam VillaSenor

Stars:

Tyler Wood, Yusuke Ogasawara, Hiroyuki Watanabe

6 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tyler Wood	...	Clint Sullivan
Yusuke Ogasawara	...	Masahiro
Hiroyuki Watanabe	...	Tetsuro Tokugawa
Timothy V. Murphy	...	Roane
S. Scott McCracken	...	Silas Roanoke
Stefanie Estes	...	Genevieve Sullivan
Hidetoshi Imura	...	Satoshi Shinohara
Shu Sakimoto	...	Shichiro Shinohara
Francis Polo	...	Julius
Hazuki Kato	...	Asami / Mountain Harlot
Shin Shimizu	...	Takashi Shindo
Takahiro Fukuda	...	Yutaka Kato
Navid Negahban	...	The Shepherd (voice)
Johnson Kim	...	Yakuza
Masao Kitamura	...	Yakuza

Storyline

In post-WWII Tokyo, Japan's undefeated boxing champion, Masahiro trains in the winter wilderness for his upcoming battle against the American challenger, Clint Sullivan. Sullivan, who's haunted by memories of the war, must overcome the Yakuza's influence to preserve his honor. Pitted against political tensions, the fighters' parallel journeys will test the very limits of human spirit.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama

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User Reviews

I'll make it simple. Watch this movie. It's gorgeous, carrying depth, humanity and passion throughout. Go. NOW.

There is beauty in this film that you will rarely find in cinema nowadays. Every single shot has been so painstakingly crafted, colors exuberantly vibrant, with the scenery carefully chosen for each location so uniquely palpable it's breathtaking at even the most simple of moments.

The story is about a boxing match, but if you think that's the core of its purpose, you are inherently mistaken. This is about a fight yes, but a fight within ourselves is harder to overcome than merely hand to hand combat. The score is absolutely incredible, transcending you with each scene as it lays perfectly balanced with you emotionally.

'I suppose everyone is lost in their own wilderness.' To quote Masahiro, you will definitely find yourself in the wilderness of our characters, as there is everything you'd want in this story, with challenges and relationships built that you will carry with you long after this is over. You will laugh at loud at some moments, breaking you from the weight this fight has over beloved main characters. It does more than entertain, its invokes FEELING.

The battle between these two warriors and within themselves is elegantly fought, purposely displayed for our minds to wander into our own battles. It's passionate. It's rage. It's palpable emotionally. Its cuts deep into the true unwavering reminder of our own mortality. 'Life is so tragically short, but beautiful.'

It's everything I want in a story, and it's everything YOU should want. Well done team, well done.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

8 August 2020 (Serbia)

Also Known As:

In Full Bloom

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinesia Pictures, Phantom House Pictures, JA Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color