I hate my dad.

Shimoda Kazuo, an elementary school student whose father is Shimoda Ushinosuke, a professional wrestler in "Shinsekai Pro Wrestling," hates professional wrestling! Ashamed of his father's career change to villainy, Kazuo keeps it a secret even from his classmates. To gain his son's trust, Ushinosuke decides to take on a potentially reckless fight...

The long-awaited film adaptation of Nakajima Ramo's "Dad's Backdrop," a masterpiece novel that has a loyal following among children and adults alike and will make you laugh and cry no matter how many times you read it, has been adapted into a film. The father's selfless challenge slowly melts the heart of his son, who can't help but get up again and again, driven solely by his love for his son. This father, who keeps getting knocked down, is both uncool and cool! This clumsy yet powerful message is deeply moving, a Japanese version of "Champ." A heartwarming story of a father and son that will leave you with a touch of sadness and an exceptional happiness that anyone can relate to.

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