The Vancouver Asahi
"Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play."
Originally released in 2014. The Vancouver Asahi is a drama film. directed by Yuya Ishii. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, and Ryo Katsuji
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vancouver Asahi about?
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 th...
Who directed The Vancouver Asahi?
The Vancouver Asahi was directed by Yuya Ishii.
How long is The Vancouver Asahi?
The Vancouver Asahi has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was The Vancouver Asahi released?
The Vancouver Asahi was released on September 29, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Vancouver Asahi?
The main cast of The Vancouver Asahi includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yusuke Kamiji, Sosuke Ikematsu.