Japanese romantic comedy offers treat for ping-pong fans

For ping-pong lovers, the upcoming romance comedy Mix features their favorite sport.

The film is the first Japanese movie to hit Chinese mainland theaters in the Year of Dog, and the 120-minute feature will reach screens on March 9.

The movie, directed by Junichi Ishikawa is based on a script by Ryota Kosawa, an acclaimed screenwriter. And the inspirational story, also known as Mixed Doubles, is about a former table tennis genius and a former star boxer.