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The Vancouver Asahi (2014)

Poster for The Vancouver Asahi

Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yuya Ishii
  • Profile picture of Satoshi Tsumabuki
    Reji Kasahara Satoshi Tsumabuki
  • Profile picture of Kazuya Kamenashi
    Roi Naganishi Kazuya Kamenashi
  • Profile picture of Ryo Katsuji
    Kei Kitamoto Ryo Katsuji
  • Profile picture of Yusuke Kamiji
    Tom Miyake Yusuke Kamiji
  • Profile picture of Sosuke Ikematsu
    Seiji Kasahara Sosuke Ikematsu
  • Profile picture of Mitsuki Takahata
    Emmy Kasahara Mitsuki Takahata
  • Profile picture of Aoi Miyazaki
    Tokoyo Sasaya Aoi Miyazaki
  • Profile picture of Shihori Kanjiya
    Betty Miyake Shihori Kanjiya

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Keywords

  • immigrant
  • baseball
  • based on true story
  • vancouver
  • 1930s
  • japanese canadian