The Vancouver Asahi

The Vancouver Asahi

Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.

2014 · 132 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

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 · Written by Satoko Okudera

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Satoshi Tsumabuki Reji Kasahara
Kazuya Kamenashi Roi Naganishi
Ryo Katsuji Kei Kitamoto
Yusuke Kamiji Tom Miyake
Sosuke Ikematsu Seiji Kasahara
Mitsuki Takahata Emmy Kasahara
Aoi Miyazaki Tokoyo Sasaya
Shihori Kanjiya Betty Miyake
Yusuke Santamaria Torao Horiguchi
Ken Mitsuishi Yasugoro Inoue
Ren Osugi Zenkichi Ebata
Tomorowo Taguchi Tadaaki Matsuda

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