The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan (2018)

G (JP) | Japan | Japanese | 127 min
Directed by: Toshiaki Toyoda
6.8

In a biopic the audience sees the story of Segawa "Shottan" Shoji who fails to become a professional in shogi by the age of twenty six, which is the age limit according to the rules of the sport. However, not wanting to give up and persisting the man attempts to become a professional at age thirty five. The motivational story of a man going up against the rules and challenging himself despite the system and the establishment is cast with multiple stars of contemporary Japanese cinema.

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Release Date

Japan
No data
2018-09-07
Hong Kong
(Hong Kong Asian Film Festival)
2018-11-07
Netherlands
(CinemAsia)
2019-03-09
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Nakimushi Shottan no kiseki
(Original title)
泣き虫しょったんの奇跡
Japan (Japanese title)
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
UK
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Unrated
Violence & Gore
Unrated
Profanity
Unrated
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Unrated
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Unrated