A strong-willed youth named Sanshiro arrives in the city to learn jujitsu, but is drawn to a more spiritual art, judo, when he witnesses its master, Yano, in action. As Sanshiro learns the techniques, he must also cultivate "satori," a sense of calm acceptance of Nature's law.
Sanshiro Sugata
A young man's journey to master the subtleties of judo ultimately leads him to discover the deeper significance of life.