Small, Slow But Steady
dir. Sho Miyake · 2022
Pursuing one's dreams can be a challenging journey that requires resilience and support from others, especially in the face of adversity.
A hearing-impaired woman named Kumi faces the impending closure of her beloved boxing club, a sanctuary that has nurtured her dreams of becoming a professional boxer. As she grapples with the illness of her aging mentor, the film immerses viewers in her quiet determination and the weight of her struggles. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where every punch thrown in the ring echoes the battles fought in life, revealing the profound connections that can emerge from shared adversity.
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 ageing president, who has been her biggest supporter, push her to the limit.
Talking points
- the role of mentorship in personal growth
- the portrayal of disability in sports
- the effects of the pandemic on local communities
- the significance of boxing as a form of self-expression
