The Vancouver Asahi
バンクーバーの朝日
“Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Manami Honjo
Sei Sugiyama
Yuu Tokui
Katsuo Maehara
Akira Otaka
Yosikazu Kono
Ryo Iwamatsu
Tadakura Miyake
Shingo Tsurumi
Tony Shishido
Eri Ishida
Kazuko Kasahara
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuya Ishii
- Screenplay & Story
- Satoko Okudera
- Original Score
- Takashi Watanabe
- Original Title
- バンクーバーの朝日
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- 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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuya Ishii
Satoko Okudera
Takashi Watanabe
Ryuto Kondo
Shinichi Fushima
Naoto Inaba, Miyoshi Kikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Naoto Inaba
Producer
Yuya Ishii
Director
Ryuto Kondo
Director of Photography
Satoko Okudera
Screenplay
Miyoshi Kikuchi
Producer
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Takashi Watanabe
Original Music Composer
Mitsuo Harada
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Vancouver Asahi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vancouver Asahi
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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 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.
Who directed The Vancouver Asahi?
The Vancouver Asahi was directed by Yuya Ishii.
Who stars in The Vancouver Asahi?
The principal cast of The Vancouver Asahi includes Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yusuke Kamiji, Sosuke Ikematsu.
When was The Vancouver Asahi released and how long is it?
The Vancouver Asahi was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vancouver Asahi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vancouver Asahi was composed by Takashi Watanabe.