Six wrestlers grapple with ambition, honor, and identity in an elite Tokyo sumo stable. Akio, a driven 18-year-old, arrives expecting glory but soon faces brutal challenges from his fellow wrestlers and the high stakes of sponsorship and survival. As bodies collide and futures hang in the balance, these men struggle to shape themselves—and one another—into the champions they long to become.

Lisa Sanaye Dring’s SUMO offers a rare, thrilling glimpse into the sacred world of sumo, brought to life under the direction of Obie Award winner Ralph B. Peña.