Movie Description

The Sumo Wrestler

The Sumo Wrestler

(2014)

Overview

This is the story of an Israeli man, Jack, whose wife has been killed in a suicide bombing, leaving him in charge of two young daughters. Jack, on the verge of suicide, decides they need a fresh start and moves the family to New York. He quickly meets, marries, and moves in with Kathy, a mother of four, to try to fill the void. It doesn't. He needs some quixotic pursuit to keep him going. Kathy's stepdaughter Carmen gives him an idea: Sumo Wrestling. With Jack training, the kids start getting into trouble, Carmen tries to seduce Jack, Kathy's at her wits end... the family is falling apart. With his first match approaching, what can Jack do to do save his life and save his family?

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Sumo Wrestler

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2014-02-06

Original Language

Runtime 01h 23m

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family