TROPHY

TROPHY (2026)



トロフィー

8.0 2026 102 min —

Director: Son Myung-ah

Cast: Hanna, Arata Iura, Miwako Ichikawa, Chisun, Show Kasamatsu

Drama
A 14-year-old Zainichi Korean girl named So-hee pours her heart into traditional Korean dance as part of her school club at a Korean school. During a cultural exchange event with a Japanese school, she meets Mirai, a Japanese girl who shares her passion for K-pop. This chance encounter gently opens So-hee's world beyond her familiar boundaries. As their bond deepens, the duo hatches a plan to sell unwanted items from So-hee’s home on a flea market app, hoping to score tickets to see their favorite K-pop idols live. One item fetches a shocking price—a North Korean CD belonging to So-hee’s father, Sanju, who serves as the principal of a Korean elementary school. Buoyed by their luck, So-hee and Mirai push their luck further, ultimately selling even the medal Sanju was awarded by his homeland, North Korea.

More About This Film

Trophy is a Japanese coming-of-age drama about So-hee, a 14-year-old Zainichi Korean girl balancing family expectations, school life, Korean dance, friendship, and her growing fascination with K-pop. A seemingly simple attempt to raise money for a concert ticket leads her to sell something deeply important to her father.

The film uses that incident as a starting point for a wider exploration of adolescence and identity. Its story looks at the gap between generations, the weight of family history, and the uncertainty of finding a place between different cultural worlds.

  • Written and directed by Son Myong A.
  • The film marks Son Myong A's feature directorial debut.
  • Produced and distributed by K2 Pictures.
  • The story centers on a 14-year-old Zainichi Korean protagonist.
  • It opened in Japanese theaters in July 2026.

Where to Watch

Trophy began with a Japanese theatrical release and later expanded internationally. For digital viewing, availability depends on region and platform licensing.