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Tug of War! (2012)
Director: Nobuo Mizuta
Cast: Mao Inoue, Keiko Matsuzaka, Tetsuji Tamayama, Naomi Nishida
Runtime111 min
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The mayor of Oita wants to improve the image of his city, so he instructs Chiaki - a young woman working for the city's PR department - to form a female tug of war team. Nobuo MIZUTA mixes comedy, drama and a pinch of social criticism to tell a tale of eight women, their everyday struggles and their support for each other.
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Tug of War! is a 2012 Japanese comedy film directed by Nobuo Mizuta that has received positive reviews from critics. The film mixes humor, drama, and social commentary as it tells the story of a group of women who form a tug of war team at the behest of their city's mayor. While specific awards or ratings data is unavailable, the film appears to have resonated with audiences based on its comedic and heartfelt portrayal of the characters and their relationships.
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Fans of Japanese comedy and underdog stories will enjoy this 2012 film directed by Nobuo Mizuta, which blends humor, drama, and social commentary as it follows a group of everyday women who come together to form a tug of war team at the behest of their city's mayor, showcasing the talents of lead actress Mao Inoue.