After leaving Japan as a young boy to chase his dream of racing in America, Jo Shimoda rose to the pinnacle of the sport by capturing the 2025 SMX Championship. Yet despite years spent abroad, Jo has never forgotten where he came from. Returning to his hometown of Suzuka during a rare offseason break, he reconnects with the people and places that shaped him. Through Jo’s journey, this film explores the enduring bond between motocross and its Japanese roots, and the rider who has become a bridge between two worlds.
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Cast
6 people
Jase Macalpine Director · Eli Moore Writer
United States release March 14, 2026 · Languages English, Japanese
Production
Gypsy Tales
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Japanese
Release dates
United States · January 23, 2026
Premiere · South Coast Theatre, Laguna Beach, CA
United States · March 14, 2026
Digital · YouTube
United States
March 6, 2026 · Premiere · Living Room Theaters, Indianapolis, IN
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