Small, Slow But Steady – Movie Review
Director: Shô Miyake
Writer: Shô Miyake, Keiko Ogasawara, Masaaki Sakai (Screenplay)
Cast
- Yukino Kishii (Homunculus)
- Masaki Miura (The Outsider)
- Shinichirô Matsuura (Shoplifters)
- Himi Satô (We Are Little Zombies)
- Hiroko Nakajima (The Cherry Orchard)
Plot: A hearing-impaired woman with dreams of becoming a professional boxer due to the pandemic is threatened closure of her boxing club and the illness of its aging president, who has been her biggest supporter, push her to the limit.
Runtime: 1 Hour 39 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Small, Slow But Steady starts as we meet the hearing-impaired Keiko (Kishii) who is training to become a boxer. Her coach has created a method to make sure they can stay safe and communicate during the action. Elsewhere, Keiko works in a hotel cleaning the rooms, while supporting the apartment she lives in.
As the gym faces its problems, the chairman must decide what to do next, as his health is declining. Keiko is left with one more chance to prove herself in the ring, however, he keeps getting held back by doubters. She must overcome them to make an impact in the ring.
Verdict on Small, Slow But Steady
Small, Slow But Steady is a sports drama following a hearing-impaired woman trying to make an impact in boxing. She has been working incredibly hard against the odds to make an impact. However, her local boxing club is about to close down and leave her without a place to prepare for her fights.
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She flew in her grandfather’s restored WWII HurricaneThis is a sports movie that gets to highlight the commitment and determination to take part in sports. It shows the journey from getting exercise and the balance between professional life and personal life. The way this is shown shows us how people have learnt to help somebody who doesn’t have it as easy as others, without talking down to them. Yukino Kishii gives us a wonderful performance that can feel distant and the center of attention all at the same time.
Where to Watch: Blue Finch Film Releasing presents Small, Slow But Steady in cinemas and at Curzon Home Cinema on 30 June
Final Thoughts – Small, Slow But Steady is an engaging sports drama, for the everyday athlete.
