Small, Slow But Steady
ケイコ 目を澄ませて
Synopsis
Keiko surprises everyone when she overcomes adversity to win her first two boxing fights. But when an unexpected incident threatens the closure of her gym, she is pushed further than she thought possible.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-13
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Yukino Kishii
Keiko Ogawa
Tomokazu Miura
Katsumi Sasaki
Masaki Miura
Makoto Hayashi
Shinichiro Matsuura
Shintaro Matsumoto
Himi Sato
Seiji Ogawa
Hiroko Nakajima
Kiyomi Ogawa
Nobuko Sendo
Chiharu Sasaki
Nana Nakahara
Hana
Tomomitsu Adachi
Reporter
Yutaka Shimizu
Police officer
Jotaro Tozuka
Junior colleague
Ryutaro Yasumitsu
Ryutaro
Makiko Watanabe
Ms. Goto
Yuko Nakamura
Doctor
Takaya Shibata
Takaya
Junpei Hashino
Trainee
Yudai Ishibashi
Trainee
Yoshinori Miyata
Trainee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 2, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sho Miyake
- Screenplay & Story
- Masaaki Sakai, Sho Miyake
- Original Title
- ケイコ 目を澄ませて
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Comme des Cinémas, Happinet Phantom Studios, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, The Asahi Shimbun, THEFOOL
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sho Miyake
Masaaki Sakai, Sho Miyake, Keiko Ogasawara
Yuta Tsukinaga
Keiko Okawa
Shunsuke Koga, Masahiro Handa, Keisuke Konishi, Koichiro Fukushima, Yuhiro Matsuoka
Department Leadership Roster
Masaaki Sakai
Screenplay
Sho Miyake
Screenplay
Shunsuke Koga
Producer
Yuta Tsukinaga
Director of Photography
Masahiro Handa
Producer
Keisuke Konishi
Producer
Koichiro Fukushima
Producer
Nami Shinozuka
Costume Design
Keiko Okawa
Editor
Sho Miyake
Director
Shinpei Inoue
Production Design
Yu Kato
Producer
SUGIMOTO Yusuke
Producer
Yuka Jimbo
Producer
Masayoshi Jônai
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Small, Slow But Steady
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What is Small, Slow But Steady about?
Keiko surprises everyone when she overcomes adversity to win her first two boxing fights. But when an unexpected incident threatens the closure of her gym, she is pushed further than she thought possible.
Who directed Small, Slow But Steady?
Small, Slow But Steady was directed by Sho Miyake.
Who stars in Small, Slow But Steady?
The principal cast of Small, Slow But Steady includes Yukino Kishii, Tomokazu Miura, Masaki Miura, Shinichiro Matsuura, Himi Sato.
When was Small, Slow But Steady released and how long is it?
Small, Slow But Steady was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is Small, Slow But Steady based on a book or true story?
Small, Slow But Steady is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Keiko Ogasawara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Small, Slow But Steady?
Small, Slow But Steady holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).