Dad's Backdrop
Originally released in 2004. Dad's Backdrop is a comedy/drama film. directed by Toshio Lee.
Starring Takashi Ukaji, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Kaho Minami
Synopsis
Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father. His fellow wrestlers help them shift house and celebrate their new home, but in the midst of their revelry sits Kazuo with a pained look on his face. He hates pro wrestling with a passion and is embarrassed by his father who has made a heel turn in order to save the ailing wrestling organization he belongs to. He even keeps his dad's profession a secret from his new classmates. When Ushinosuke finds out how his son feels, he sets up an unusual death match with a karate champion in a bid for acceptance. He is knocked down several times, but each time manages to rise to his feet and inch towards the championship. Finally he manages to unleash his finishing move, a devastating backdrop, and achieves a miraculous upset victory with Kazuo watching on proudly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Backdrop del mio Papa production associates
- Snap
- LEERIDERS
- Cinequanon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dad's Backdrop about?
Middle-aged pro wrestler Ushinosuke's wife passes away, and he and his son, Kazuo, move in with his father. His fellow wrestlers help them shift house and celebrate their new home, but in the midst...
Who directed Dad's Backdrop?
Dad's Backdrop was directed by Toshio Lee.
How long is Dad's Backdrop?
Dad's Backdrop has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Dad's Backdrop released?
Dad's Backdrop was released on October 9, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dad's Backdrop?
The main cast of Dad's Backdrop includes Takashi Ukaji, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Kaho Minami, Eiji Minakata, Yuuki tanaka.