Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
17. Two Worlds, One Dream: Vying for Powerlifting Glory
0.0Jul 20, 2019
Pia Laophakdee is a young para powerlifter who is determined to change perceptions of disabled people in his home country, Laos. Coaching him is 59-year-old Takashi Jo, a seasoned Japanese para athlete who is hoping to crown his career by competing at the highest level in his sport. These 2 strong-willed athletes come together to train and test the limits of their strength as they pursue powerlifting glory.