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The Vancouver Asahi (2014)

★ 6.8/10 132 min Drama Canada, Japan Japanese
Director: Yuya Ishii
Screenplay by: Satoko Okudera
Streaming: Not available
Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.

Description

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.

Top Cast

Satoshi Tsumabuki
Satoshi Tsumabuki Reji Kasahara
Kazuya Kamenashi
Kazuya Kamenashi Roi Naganishi
Ryo Katsuji
Ryo Katsuji Kei Kitamoto
Yusuke Kamiji
Yusuke Kamiji Tom Miyake
Sosuke Ikematsu
Sosuke Ikematsu Seiji Kasahara
Mitsuki Takahata
Mitsuki Takahata Emmy Kasahara
Aoi Miyazaki
Aoi Miyazaki Tokoyo Sasaya
Shihori Kanjiya
Shihori Kanjiya Betty Miyake

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