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Yawara!
1989·Movie
Yawara! fingerprint
Strong craft, a touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
Heart
Hopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up.
- Coming of Age9
- Hopefulness8
- Wholesome7
Humor
Some slapstick
Not a comedy at heart.
- Physical Comedy5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy3
World
Growing up and sports
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Yawara! is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumHopeful and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's hopeful, wholesome, and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy5Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGrowing up and sports
Its world is built around growing up and sports.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Sports8Competition, training, and teamwork.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Yawara Inokuma is a girl who aspires to an ordinary life but due to her innate talent is forced to practice judo by her authoritarian grandfather, Jigorou Inokuma, with the aim of achieving the championship in Japan and the gold medal in the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games. Because of the pressure from her grandfather she has a generally bad attitude about judo, avoiding it as much as she can. However, over time she comes to understand why her grandfather loves judo and appreciates it more.
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Is Yawara! worth watching?
66
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How long is Yawara!?
1 h 37 min
Yawara! runs 1 h 37 min.
What language is Yawara! in?
Japanese
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.