Riding Uphill is a story about professional bicycle racing in Kitakyushu's Kokura, where betting is allowed. The film follows the struggles of men living on the edge as they attempt to achieve their dreams. Director Kan Eguchi, a successful film director and Cannes Lions winner, makes his feature film debut. The main actor, Kenichi Abe, a 42-year-old man, was inspired by his father's Keirin racing background and once aspired to be a professional Keirin racer himself.
Riding Uphill
In the city of Kitakyushu's Kokura, where professional bicycle racing and betting come together in the thrilling sport of Keirin, a group of men face the challenges of their lives on the edge, driven by their struggles and attempts to overcome adversity.
