suwo

SUWO is the tale of two women - a wrestler and a mayor- fighting, inside and outside of the sacred sumo ring, to make history.

Campaigning for inclusion they attempt to revoke the ancient ban that forbids women from their national sport. Amidst international headlines screaming for equality a movement is born. Japan reacts to #MeToo scandals at home and abroad. In a culture of discrimination and suppression, the pair push forward against a tide of disapproval.

They take on one of the world’s oldest associations and Japan’s most powerful institution. If their efforts succeed, they will re-define gender politics in the country forever.