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Ping Pong (2002)

"Enter the hero!"

7.020021h 54mJA
ComedyDrama

Directed by Fumihiko Sori

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

JA

Release

July 20, 2002

Director

Fumihiko Sori

Official Trailer

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Overview

As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between...

Cast

Yosuke Kubozuka

Yosuke Kubozuka

Yutaka "Peco" Hoshino

Arata Iura

Arata Iura

Makoto "Smile" Tsukimoto

Sam Lee

Sam Lee

Kong "China" Wenge

Shido Nakamura

Shido Nakamura

Ryuichi "Dragon" Kazama

Koji Ohkura

Koji Ohkura

Manabu "Demon" Sakuma

Naoto Takenaka

Naoto Takenaka

Butterfly Joe

Mari Natsuki

Mari Natsuki

Obaba

Suzuki Matsuo

Suzuki Matsuo

Police Officer on the Bridge

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Yoshiyoshi Arakawa

Ota

Koen Kondo

Koen Kondo

Tako

Takahiro Hirano

Takahiro Hirano

Gomi

Kaei Okina

Kaei Okina

Coach for Chinese Player

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ping Pong (2002), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by and chases all of them them away. Peco then takes Smile under his wings and teaches him how to play the game of ping pong. From there a life long best friend relationship comes into existence between these two polar opposite kids.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ping Pong. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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