# GO (2001)

> A Japanese coming-of-age romance follows a boxer’s son as love and prejudice force him to confront what belonging means.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23834

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Isao Yukisada
- Cast: Yosuke Kubozuka, Ko Shibasaki, Shinobu Otake, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Taro Yamamoto, Hirofumi Arai, Mitsu Murata, Takahito Hosoyamada
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299937/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sincere, energetic, romantic, thoughtful date night, japanese cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and identity amidst cultural divides.

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