PING PONG

This charming film from Japan uses the sport of table-tennis to explore the friendship between two young men who have different approaches to both life and the game that it revolves around. When one of them loses to a rival at a big high-school tournament, it sparks a conflict between them that could either end their lifelong companionship or bring them closer than ever before. Based on the popular manga, this live-action version is a story in which the nuances of ping-pong are mirrors for the difficulties of adolescence.