The Giants (2021)

07/01/2021 (EN)

Documentary

Overview

We follow the epic lives of sumo legends who made it from humble beginnings in Hawaii, to becoming the first foreigners to rise to the highest ranks in sumo. Starting with Takamiyama who paved the path for Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru who soon followed and ignited sumo fandom around the world. As diplomats for the sport and Japanese culture, these 600 pound outsiders share their hero’s journey from a small Hawaiian village, to having God-like adulation from fans across the world.


Recommendations

Atelier del cinema

56%

The Claw

100%

Six Hours: Surviving Typhoon Yolanda

85%

Alan Clarke: His Own Man

60%

Lone Justice: Showdown at Plum Creek

50%

Shangku Shelter

72%

Tu hijo debe nacer

50%

Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 1 : Le voleur de vélo

100%

The Lingerie Murders

27%

Kitten in a Cage

32%

Where Justice Hides

100%

Destruction Inc.

65%

Jean Painlevé Through His Films

60%

Aaranya Kaandum

90%

Guess What We Learned in School Today?

40%

Черви Философы

50%

Sweet and Hot

43%

Fitna

48%

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

sumo

japanese folklore

© All Rights Reserved 2025