SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing
Synopsis
SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing grants rare inside access to Japan’s notoriously private world of sumo. Over a turbulent year of sacrifice and survival, wrestlers at different stages of their career fight to endure within one of Japan’s most punishing traditions. Behind the curtain, true strength is measured — not in flesh, but in refining the spirit.
Top Cast
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Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Shirai
- Original Score
- Rutger Hoedemaekers
- Original Title
- SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mongolian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Real Lava, ESPN Films, Generation Eleven Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Shirai
Rutger Hoedemaekers
Frederick Shanahan
Yusuke Kamata, Sigrid Dyekjær, Teddy Leifer, Sam Stanley, Carolyn Hepburn
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Shirai
Director
Frederick Shanahan
Editor
Rutger Hoedemaekers
Original Music Composer
Yusuke Kamata
Producer
Sigrid Dyekjær
Producer
Teddy Leifer
Producer
Sam Stanley
Producer
Carolyn Hepburn
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing
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What is SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing about?
SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing grants rare inside access to Japan’s notoriously private world of sumo. Over a turbulent year of sacrifice and survival, wrestlers at different stages of their career fight to endure within one of Japan’s most punishing traditions. Behind the curtain, true strength is measured — not in flesh, but in refining the spirit.
Who directed SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing?
SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing was directed by Erik Shirai.
Who stars in SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing?
The principal cast of SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing includes Terunofuji Haruo, Hiradoumi Yūki, Yonezawaryu Daiki, Kosei Motomura.
When was SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing released and how long is it?
SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for SUMO: Spirit Weighs Nothing was composed by Rutger Hoedemaekers.