japan,shogi

Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016)

Poster for Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Yoshitaka Mori
  • Profile picture of Kenichi Matsuyama
    Satoshi Murayama Kenichi Matsuyama
  • Profile picture of Masahiro Higashide
    Yoshiharu Habu Masahiro Higashide
  • Profile picture of Shota Sometani
    Mitsugu Egawa Shota Sometani
  • Profile picture of Lily Franky
    Nobuo Mori Lily Franky
  • Profile picture of Keiko Takeshita
    Tomiko Murayama Keiko Takeshita
  • Profile picture of Ken Yasuda
    Seiichiro Tachibana Ken Yasuda
  • Profile picture of Tokio Emoto
    Manabu Arazaki Tokio Emoto
  • Profile picture of Toshiyuki Kitami
    Shinichi Murayama Toshiyuki Kitami

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Keywords

  • japan
  • shogi