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title: "Small, Slow But Steady"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/small-slow-but-steady-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 928730
imdb_id: "tt17309864"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 62
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Small, Slow But Steady (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/small-slow-but-steady-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Small, Slow But Steady" (2022).
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Title: Small, Slow But Steady (Original title: Keiko, me wo sumasete).
Year: 2022.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Sho Miyake (or Shô Miyake).
Cast: Yukino Kishii, Yutaka Shimizu, Masaki Miura, Nobuko Sendô.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Country: Japan.
Rating: G.
Plot: Keiko overcomes adversity to win her first two boxing fights. An unexpected incident threatens the closure of her gym, pushing her further than thought possible.
Awards: Named Best Japanese Film of 2022 by Kinema Junpo; collects a handful of prizes.
Ratings: 100% Tomatometer, 62% Popcornmeter (Rotten Tomatoes).
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Small, Slow But Steady is a 2022 Japanese drama film directed by Sho

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Channel 4 Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sho Miyake
- **Networks / Studios**: Comme des Cinémas, Happinet Phantom Studios, Nagoya Broadcasting Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yukino Kishii** as *Keiko Ogawa*
- **Tomokazu Miura** as *Katsumi Sasaki*
- **Masaki Miura** as *Makoto Hayashi*
- **Shinichiro Matsuura** as *Shintaro Matsumoto*
- **Himi Sato** as *Seiji Ogawa*
- **Hiroko Nakajima** as *Kiyomi Ogawa*
- **Nobuko Sendo** as *Chiharu Sasaki*
- **Nana Nakahara** as *Hana*
- **Tomomitsu Adachi** as *Reporter*
- **Yutaka Shimizu** as *Police officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Small, Slow But Steady online?
Small, Slow But Steady is currently available to watch or stream on Channel 4 Plus, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Small, Slow But Steady worth watching?
Small, Slow But Steady holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 62 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Small, Slow But Steady and when was it released?
Small, Slow But Steady is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Small, Slow But Steady?
Small, Slow But Steady was directed by Sho Miyake.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Small, Slow But Steady — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/928730)
- [Small, Slow But Steady](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Kinema Junpo Award: 'Small, Slow, But Steady' Named Best Japanese Film](https://variety.com/)
- [Small, Slow But Steady (2022) directed by Sho Miyake • Reviews, film + cast](https://letterboxd.com/)
- [Small, Slow but Steady (2022)](https://pedia.watcha.com/ko)
- [Small, Slow but Steady (2022)](https://www.filmaffinity.com/us/main.html)

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