Topic: Table Tennis

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Gary Sinise · Mykelti Williamson

Synopsis Forrest Gump (1994) follows the extraordinary life of Forrest (Tom Hanks), a man whose intellectual limitations are overshadowed by his remarkable experiences. Guided by his mother's (Sally Field) wisdom that "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know...

Direction Masaaki Yuasa

Synopsis Ping Pong (TV Miniseries) (2014) follows the journey of Makoto Tsukimoto, a reserved high school student known by his friends as "Smile." His lifelong companion, Yukata Hoshino, affectionately called "Peco," is the polar opposite—loud and full of energy. Both are...

Direction Oriol Martínez · Enric Ribes

Synopsis Glance Up (TV) (2014) follows the inspiring journey of Joan Pahisa, a 27-year-old with an extraordinary passion for basketball, standing at just one meter tall. His life story is one of resilience and determination, as he navigates the challenges of...

Direction Moon Hyeon-Seong

Cast Ha Ji-won · Doona Bae · Han Ye-ri · Lee Jong-suk

Direction Masami Hata

Synopsis Ping Pong Club (TV Series) (1995) follows the misfit members of Inaho Jr. High's Boys Ping Pong Club, which is barely maintaining its status with just six members. The group includes Takeda, a typical nice guy, and Kinoshita, who is...

Direction Ning Hao

Cast Hurichabilike · Dawa · Geliban · Badema

Synopsis Mongolian Ping-Pong (2005) follows the journey of a simple white ping-pong ball that drifts down a creek and is discovered by Bilgee, a young Mongolian boy. His grandmother shares a magical tale, convincing Bilgee that the ball is a celestial...

Direction Fumihiko Sori

Cast Yôsuke Kubozuka · Sam Lee · Arata Iura · Shido Nakamura

Synopsis Ping Pong (2002) follows the journey and camaraderie of two contrasting high school table tennis enthusiasts. "Peco" Hoshino is a bold and self-assured player, driven by the ambition to become a professional. He mentors his reserved and intellectual childhood friend,...

Direction Jens Jonsson

Cast Jerry Johansson · Hampus Johansson · Ann-Sofie Nurmi · Georgi Staykov

Synopsis The King of Ping Pong (2008) follows the journey of Rille, a teenage outcast who finds solace and skill in the world of ping pong. His life takes a dramatic turn when he engages in a high-stakes conflict with his...

Direction Sara Newens · Mina T. Son

Cast Ariel Hsing · Michael Hsing · Xinhua Jiang · Joan Landers

Synopsis Top Spin (2014) follows the inspiring journey of three young athletes as they strive to secure their spots on the 2012 US Olympic table tennis team. The documentary captures the intense training, personal sacrifices, and emotional highs and lows that...

Direction Michael Tully

Cast Susan Sarandon · Lea Thompson · Amy Sedaris · John Hannah

Synopsis Ping Pong Summer (2014) is set in the summer of 1985, focusing on Rad Miracle, a reserved 13-year-old boy with a passion for ping pong and hip-hop. During his family's yearly summer getaway to Ocean City, Maryland, Rad forms a...

Direction Robert Ben Garant

Cast Dan Fogler · Christopher Walken · George Lopez · Maggie Q

Synopsis Balls of Fury (2007) delves into a covert and chaotic realm where the competition is fierce and the risks are immense. This is the illicit, subterranean, and completely unhinged universe of clandestine table tennis tournaments. Randy Daytona, a former professional...

Direction Philip Childell

Synopsis Pong (S) (2013) is a delightful short film that emerged victorious from a nationwide competition organized by the BBC’s renowned movie review show, hosted by Dr. Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. The film, directed by Philip Childwell, follows the whimsical...

Direction Mariano Cohn · Gastón Duprat

Cast Julieta Zylberberg · Esteban Lamothe · Luis Ernesto Lamothe Zylberberg

Direction Henry Joost · Ariel Schulman

Cast Will Shortz

Synopsis A Year of Ping Pong (S) (2015) follows the journey of Will Shortz as he takes on a unique challenge: playing table tennis daily for an entire year. The documentary captures his dedication and perseverance, showcasing his commitment to achieving...

Direction Mike Johnson · Yuefeng Song

Synopsis Ping Pong Rabbit (2017) follows the journey of a young rural rabbit with a passion for ping pong. When he ventures into the bustling city to pursue his dream, he discovers that urban ping pong is far more challenging than...

Direction Leo Leigh

Synopsis Fact or Fiction: The Life and Times of a Ping Pong Hustler (2014) offers an intimate look into the last three years of Marty Reisman's extraordinary journey. Once a renowned international table tennis champion, Reisman's life takes a turn as...

Direction Marcel Carrière

Direction Eli Craig

Cast Paulo Costanzo · Jake Busey · Keone Young · Sasha Craig

Synopsis The Tao of Pong (S) (2004) centers around Hank Houska, a man haunted by his loss in the Junior National Table Tennis Championship 15 years prior. This defeat has left him with a shattered confidence and unfulfilled dreams. Fate intervenes...

Direction Ivan Ladislav Galeta

Synopsis TV Ping Pong (S) (1978) is a pioneering video art piece by Ivan Ladislav Galeta that challenges and explores the perceptual biases inherent in video media. This groundbreaking work delves into the ways in which viewers interpret and interact with...

Direction Bernhard Wenger

Cast Rasmus Luthander · Elli Tringou · Anna Åström · Carl Achleitner

Synopsis Excuse Me, I'm Looking for the Ping-pong Room and My Girlfriend (S) (2018) follows the journey of a couple embarking on a wellness retreat in the mountains. When one partner vanishes, the other, Aron, finds himself in a surreal and...