Set in the mid-1970s, the film is based on the true story of Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, a teacher and former Japanese international rugby union player, who turned-around a failing high school in Kyoto, giving special attention to the rugby team, which included the most disruptive students among its members.
Sayaka Kanda was born on October 1, 1986 and passed away 3 years ago at the age of 35 on December 18, 2021.