If the flop of Sydney Sweeney’s Christy bummed you out about the state of female boxing films, try cleansing the palate with this Japanese-set drama. Shô Miyake’s 2022 feature follows amateur boxer Keiko – born with a hearing impairment and a deep desire to go pro. But forces beyond her control, from COVID-19 to the possible closure of her boxing club, all threaten to alter her desired future. Will her strength of will win out in the ring, or will reality deliver a final blow to her dreams? – James Scott
