The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

127 mins | Drama | Sept. 7, 2018

Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.

The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan

127 mins | Drama | Sept. 7, 2018

The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
Shoji Segawa was a quiet and inconspicuous boy, but, for the first time, he is recognized by people after winning the National Middle School Shogi Tournament. At the age of 26, his dream of becoming a professional shogi player collapses due to an age restriction. After he quits playing shogi, he becomes desperate. With the support of his peers, including Yuya Suzuki, and his love of shogi, Shoji Segawa begins to play shogi again. A miracle happens to him.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers WOWOW, F Project
Original title 泣き虫しょったんの奇跡
Directors Toshiaki Toyoda
Writers Shôji Segawa, Toshiaki Toyoda

Cast

Ryuhei Matsuda

as Shoji Segawa

Yojiro Noda

as Yuya Suzuki