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Cast
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Reji Kasahara
Kazuya Kamenashi
as Roi Naganishi
Ryo Katsuji
as Kei Kitamoto
Yusuke Kamiji
as Tom Miyake
Sosuke Ikematsu
as Seiji Kasahara
Mitsuki Takahata
as Emmy Kasahara
Aoi Miyazaki
as Tokoyo Sasaya
Shihori Kanjiya
as Betty Miyake
Yusuke Santamaria
as Torao Horiguchi
Ken Mitsuishi
as Yasugoro Inoue
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2014
Runtime2h 12m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes7
DirectorYuya Ishii
WritersSatoko Okudera
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Vancouver Asahi
About The Vancouver Asahi
In pre-WWII Vancouver, second-generation Japanese immigrants had it tough. Daily, they faced discrimination, hatred and injustice at the hands of their Caucasian counterparts. But one thing made their lives worth living: baseball. They may be the underdogs, but the Vancouver Asahi baseball team have a sense of fair play and smart tactics that set them apart from the brute force of their opponents. Under the guidance of new team captain Reggie Kasahara, can they be able to rise above all the negativity to win the tournament? This film is based on the true story of Vancouver Asahi, the Japanese-Canadian baseball team that was inducted into The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
Directed by Yuya Ishii, The Vancouver Asahi leans on a strong ensemble — Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2014.
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