Ping-Pong

– As children, the introverted Smile was being bullied by a gang of kids until the brash Peco comes by..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 54 Minutes
Release Year:
2002
Original Name:
ピンポン
Ping-Pong
Ping-Pong (2002) - Also known as ピンポン

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. Fast forward a decade later, these two best friends try to deal with their own inner turmoils, as they move further and further into the regional ping pong tournament. Peco has to overcome a knee injury while trying to rediscover the fun aspects of the game of Ping Pong. Meanwhile, Smile now seems to have gained the killer instinct by going through a rigorous training regiment instilled by his high school coach. As the tournament progresses it becomes more likely that these two best friends will face off against each in the final match.

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Ping-Pong (2002) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Jul 2004

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Japanese, Cantonese

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The film traces the growth and friendship of two very different high-school ping-pong players. "Peco" Hoshino is a brash, arrogant player, determined to turn pro. He taught his quiet, nerdy childhood friend "Smile" Tsukimoto. Smile frustrates his coach and rivals, who recognize his talent for the game since it is just a game to him. To teach him, his high-school coach learns that coaching is more than just training the students to be good ping-pong players. Ironically, as Smile begins to develop his game, Peco undergoes a severe crisis after his defeat by rival players and is unable to play well until he rediscovers the original reasons why he plays ping-pong.

Awards:

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Metacritic:
59%

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