Presented by WOLF, in partnership with Netflix and ESPN Films.
Film London, BFI, Tribeca & ESPN present Little Miss Sumo – A Netflix Original Documentary. Banned from competing professionally Hiyori will have to retire at the age of 21. Simultaneously juggling newfound revelations whilst preparing for the biggest tournament of her life, Hiyori is forced to question the reason females are forbidden from professional wrestling and why most women retire early. She has the drive and ambition, but is that going to be enough to succeed in a country and sport that is overwhelmingly led by tradition and protocol? Cinematography, Written and Directed by Matt Kay.
Known as the Raging Bull, Hiyori is a 21-year-old heavyweight wrestler and has been competing since she was six years old. She is from Ajigasawa, a snowy northern fishing town, where the locals are known for their hardy personalities.