Film starring Shogen as a boxer with prosthetic leg wins Busan International Film Festival award
Okinawan actor Shogen, star of the film GENSAN PUNCH, photographed in 2020.
October 22, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo
GENSAN PUNCH, the Japan-Philippines co-production film starring Okinawan actor Shogen, directed by Filippino director Brillante Mendoza, won the Kim Jiseok Award in South Korea’s 26th Busan International Film Festival (Oct 6-15).
The award honors the late Kim Jiseok, a founding member of the Busan Film Festival, and is given to the most attractive film reflecting the contemporary status of Asian cinema.
GENSAN PUNCH is based on the true story of Naozumi Tsuchiyama (played by Shogen), whose prosthetic leg disqualified him from boxing professionally in Japan. Tsuchiyama traveled to the Philippines to pursue his aspiration with his coach and friends.
Shogen wrote on Twitter, “My heart is full. All our hard work was rewarded. I hope I was able to repay the people who believed in my dreams [with this award]. Thank you so much for your support.”
(English translation by T&CT and Monica Shingaki)
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