11 Rebels

In post-war Japan, a struggling coal mining town faces the threat of closure, with its weary workers and their families on the brink of losing everything. The local football club, made up of eleven misfit miners, becomes the last symbol of hope and resistance for the community. As the mine owners tighten control and morale sinks, a passionate new coach with a troubled past arrives, bringing discipline and unity to the disjointed team. Under his guidance, these unlikely athletes form a bond both on and off the field, channeling their frustrations and dreams into their play. The club’s meager resources stand in stark contrast to better funded teams they must compete against, yet their spirit grows as they earn the respect of the town’s people, who rally together behind them.

With each practice and match, tensions between management and workers escalate, spilling into the lives of the players, who must balance their loyalty to family, team, and their own futures. The football pitch becomes an arena for codified rebellion, with victories lifting more than just league rankings—they invigorate a sense of purpose within the crumbling social fabric. As the team progresses through the season, each player confronts personal setbacks and dreams deferred, fighting for one last chance at redemption both on the field and within their community. As pressures mount from both inside and outside the club, they confront choices that will irrevocably shape what remains of their fractured world.