sumo queen

A thrilling and intimate coming-of-age story, Sumo Queen follows Hiyori Kon, a young woman breaking barriers in Japan’s most sacred sport. At 18, Hiyori is a Junior World Champion with an audacious goal: to win the Senior World Championships and legitimize women’s place in sumo. Over seven years, the film captures her relentless pursuit of greatness, confronting deeply ingrained sexism that excludes women from the professional ring.

As Hiyori endures grueling training, heartbreaking defeats, and personal sacrifices, she emerges as a symbol of hope and progress. Her journey takes her to Argentina as Japan’s first-ever female Sumo Ambassador, where she builds a new life championing the sport globally. Yet her ultimate mission calls her back to Japan - to prove women deserve a place at the pinnacle of sumo.

With breathtaking access and emotional depth, Sumo Queen documents Hiyori’s evolution from a determined teenager into a trailblazer poised to revolutionize sumo wrestling. More than a sports documentary, it’s a universal story of resilience, equality, and the power of one woman to challenge entrenched norms and redefine what’s possible.

Will Hiyori achieve her dream of becoming a world champion, or or find that her true success lies in her courage to challenge an entire tradition?