I Want to Win 5th Prize(1995)

I Want to Win 5th Prize is a coming-of-age drama about Ritsuko, a girl born with a physical disability who dreams of attending school and building friendships. Her overprotective mother and cruel classmates create obstacles at every turn, with bullying threatening to crush her spirit. As Ritsuko navigates the harsh realities of fitting in, the film explores whether she can maintain her resilience and optimism in the face of prejudice. A touching portrait of childhood struggle and the quiet strength required to face a world that wasn't built for her, the film asks what it truly means to belong and whether kindness can survive in an unkind environment.