Plot: After spending years abroad, Jin returns to Japan. He is a former boxer who is spotted by Shogo, a young talent who sees him getting rid of a group of annoying kids in a bar. Shogo is impressed by Jin's skills and wants him to be his coach. Jin isn't won by the idea, but he accepts after talking to some of his old buddies.
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November 21, 2024
Zeze makes a boxing movie. One Last Bloom hardly tries to break free from the confines of the genre, but some interesting tidbits make things a bit more interesting. There's only one thing here that caught me off guard, and that's how much Sho Aikawa has aged. No more cool guy roles for him I'm afraid.
Other than that, this is a simple rise-to-fame story about a young, talented boxer. The drama elements are more outspoken and the fights are a tad more subdued, but if you've seen a few boxing films you'll know what to expect. Zeze could've done more with it, but overall it was an enjoyable film.