Smile (2007)

Smile 2007 / スマイル 聖夜の奇跡 2007 / Sumairu seiya no kiseki

The ‟Smilers‟, as they seem unfittingly named, are a handful of self-proclaimed‟losers‟, ‟misfits‟ and‟rejects‟ from other teams. More than talent, they lack any semblance of teamwork, motivation and confidence. But to everybody's surprise, Shuhei proves himself ready for them, employing an odd mix of child psychology, genuine concern and a few ingenious tricks to get the team to play to their potential and win!. Flabbergasted, Shizuka's father ups the ante by making his daughter's hand conditional upon winning the regional tournament − a goal that will require nothing short of a miracle given the near invincibility of the defending champions − a slick, well-financed hockey team run by a megalomaniac.