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2015102 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Addiction Mental Health

Daredevil

2015102 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Yuka Yasukawa, known as Act Yasukawa, shares her experiences with bullying, mental health struggles, and personal trauma in her life and wrestling career.

Addiction Mental Health

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Hidekazu Takahara

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Yuka Yasukawa, known as Act Yasukawa, shares her experiences with bullying, mental health struggles, and personal trauma in her life and wrestling career.

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Hidekazu Takahara

Hidekazu Takaharadirector

Yuka Yasukawacast

Shungo Ohyamacast

Masami Odate

Masami Odatecast

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Yuka Yasukawa, known as Act Yasukawa, balances her careers as an actress and professional wrestler. The film details her personal struggles, including experiences of bullying in school and battles with mental health. It addresses her history of attempted suicide and sexual assault. Directed by Hidekazu Takahara in 2015, the documentary spans 102 minutes, presenting a candid look at Yasukawa's life both in and out of the wrestling ring.

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