The Vancouver AsahiMovie
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.
About The Vancouver Asahi
The Vancouver Asahi is a 2014 drama movie directed by Yuya Ishii.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 12m, production credits from Canada, Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yusuke Kamiji. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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