The Vancouver Asahi(2014)
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Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.
The Vancouver Asahi Synopsis
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.
The Vancouver Asahi (2014) is a drama film directed by Yuya Ishii, released on September 29, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji and Yusuke Kamiji. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Yuya Ishii
- Writers:
- Satoko Okudera
- Producers:
- Naoto Inaba, Miyoshi Kikuchi
- Cinematographer:
- Ryuto Kondo
- Composer:
- Takashi Watanabe
- Production:
- Fuji Television Network, Ehime Broadcasting, Nagano Broadcasting System, TOHO, Film Makers, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Iwate Menkoi Television, Sendai Television, Akita Television, Sakuranbo Television Broadcasting Corporation, Fukushima Television Broadcasting, Niigata Sogo Television, Toyama Television, Ishikawa Television Broadcasting, Fukui Television Broadcasting, Tokai Television Broadcasting, Kansai Television, San-in Chuo Television Broadcasting, Okayama Broadcasting, Television Shin-Hiroshima System, Kochi Sun Sun Broadcasting, Television Nishinippon Corporation, Saga Television Station, Television Nagasaki, Kumamoto Kenmin Televisions, Television Oita System, Miyazaki Telecasting, Kagoshima Television Station, Okinawa Television Broadcasting
- Status:
- Released
The Vancouver Asahi Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ren Osugi
as Zenkichi Ebata
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Tadaaki Matsuda
Key crew
Directed by Yuya Ishii, written by Satoko Okudera, produced by Naoto Inaba and Miyoshi Kikuchi.
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The Vancouver Asahi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Vancouver Asahi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vancouver Asahi online?
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The Vancouver Asahi (2014) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Vancouver Asahi?
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The main cast of The Vancouver Asahi (2014) includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yusuke Kamiji and Sosuke Ikematsu. The film was directed by Yuya Ishii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vancouver Asahi released?
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The Vancouver Asahi was released on September 29, 2014 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is The Vancouver Asahi worth watching?
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The Vancouver Asahi (2014) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.