Upon his return, Sato—now a wealthy industrialist—demands the fight Miyagi once denied him to restore his honor.
Released on June 20, 1986, is the first sequel to the massive 1984 hit . Directed by John G. Avildsen , the film shifts the setting from suburban California to Okinawa, Japan , focusing heavily on the backstory of Mr. Miyagi.
While Miyagi faces Sato, Daniel enters a dangerous rivalry with Sato’s nephew, Chozen , who bullies Daniel and eventually threatens his life.
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