Lee Il-ha

Counters

Since 2013, Japan’s extreme-right racist group has organized more than 1000 hate speeches around the nation. A schoolteacher, a deliveryman, a politician, an architect, and other ordinary citizens form a coalition to ‘counter’ the racist group, calling for the awakening of Japanese conscience. Spearheading the civic group, our problematic protagonist Takahashi, a former mid-level Yakuza boss is reborn, determined to fight against racism and discrimination.

A Crybaby Boxing Club

At a school for Korean residents in Japan, KIM Sang-su coaches at an afterschool boxing club. The students in the club start training for the big tournament which all Korean schools in Japan will attend. They train hard as they all work towards their dreams. As the school year moves toward the end, the students prepare to take their first steps into Japanese society.