Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow(2016)
聖の青春
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Synopsis
Satoshi Murayama, the shogi (Japanese chess) master known as the arch-rival of Yoshiharu Habu, the shogi genius of the century, died of an intractable disease at age 29. Satoshi devoted his life to fighting not only the disease but also his rivals, feverishly pursuing the highest title, at risk to his life. Director Yoshitaka Mori (Hyakuhachi (2008), Space Brothers (2012)) depicts Murayama's true struggling life, full of love from his parents and teacher, based on the non-fiction novel written by Yoshio Osaki. Kenichi Matsuyama intensely portrays Satoshi and physically embodies the character.
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016) is a drama film directed by Yoshitaka Mori, released on November 2, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Masahiro Higashide, Shota Sometani and Lily Franky. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoshitaka Mori
- Writers:
- Yoshio Ohsaki, Kosuke Mukai
- Producers:
- Yoshitaka Takeda, Takuro Nagai
- Composer:
- Yoshihiro Hanno
- Production:
- KADOKAWA, The Asahi Shimbun, dentsu, WOWOW, RIKI PROJECT, NIKKEI, Mainichi Shimbun
- Status:
- Released
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenichi Matsuyama
as Satoshi Murayama
Masahiro Higashide
as Yoshiharu Habu
Shota Sometani
as Mitsugu Egawa
Lily Franky
as Nobuo Mori
Keiko Takeshita
as Tomiko Murayama
Ken Yasuda
as Seiichiro Tachibana
Tokio Emoto
as Manabu Arazaki
Toshiyuki Kitami
as Shinichi Murayama
Michitaka Tsutsui
as Yoji Hashiguchi
Key crew
Directed by Yoshitaka Mori, written by Yoshio Ohsaki and Kosuke Mukai, produced by Yoshitaka Takeda and Takuro Nagai.
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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow online?
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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016) is available to stream on Hulu and U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow?
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The main cast of Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016) includes Kenichi Matsuyama, Masahiro Higashide, Shota Sometani, Lily Franky and Keiko Takeshita. The film was directed by Yoshitaka Mori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow released?
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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow was released on November 2, 2016 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow worth watching?
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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.