Rikishi
Synopsis
Despite his solid build, Jason is a shy teenager. At the pool, a classmate bullies him, comparing him to a "Sumo". Furious, he seizes the young man and tries to drown him. The assault is violent, Jason faces three days of suspension. At home, he kills time researching on "Rikishis", these Japanese athletes considered godlike. The identification is instantaneous. The journey begins...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Menanteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Menanteau
- Original Title
- Rikishi
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Menanteau
Julien Menanteau
Marine Atlan
Grégoire Pontécaille, Jérémie Cot
Department Leadership Roster
Grégoire Pontécaille
Editor
Jérémie Cot
Editor
Julien Menanteau
Director
Julien Menanteau
Screenplay
Marine Atlan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rikishi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rikishi about?
Despite his solid build, Jason is a shy teenager. At the pool, a classmate bullies him, comparing him to a "Sumo". Furious, he seizes the young man and tries to drown him. The assault is violent, Jason faces three days of suspension. At home, he kills time researching on "Rikishis", these Japanese athletes considered godlike. The identification is instantaneous. The journey begins...
Who directed Rikishi?
Rikishi was directed by Julien Menanteau.
Who stars in Rikishi?
The principal cast of Rikishi includes Loïc Lacoua, Salomé Baranow, Valérie Lemaître, Sandor Funtek.
When was Rikishi released and how long is it?
Rikishi was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 20m.