The Sunday Runoff (2022)

Other name: 決戦は日曜日, Kessen wa Nichiyobi, Decisive War Is Sunday, The Decisive Battle Is Sunday

Description:

"The Sunday Runoff" plunges into a provincial city's high-stakes political landscape. Tanimura Tsutomu, a dedicated 30-year-old private secretary, finds his professional life upended when his revered boss, Kawashima Shohei, a popular House of Representatives member, suddenly collapses. This medical emergency strikingly aligns with the unexpected dissolution of the House, forcing an immediate new election. With Shohei incapacitated, his 45-year-old daughter, Kawashima Yumi, makes the courageous decision to run for her father's vacated seat. Tanimura must now pivot his loyalty and skills to support Yumi's campaign, navigating the treacherous world of electoral politics. As the competition intensifies, they face formidable challenges, all leading to a critical, decisive Sunday election where the future of their political legacy hangs in the balance.

Director: Sakashita Yuichiro [坂下雄一郎]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Comedy; political