The Vancouver Asahi (2014)
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Overview
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.
Where to watch The Vancouver Asahi
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Apple TV |
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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. The Vancouver Asahi is a Drama movie, released on 2014-09-29, runtime 132 minutes.
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Where can I watch The Vancouver Asahi?
In Japan, The Vancouver Asahi streams on U-NEXT and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Yuya Ishii
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
- Ren Osugi as Zenkichi Ebata
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Tadaaki Matsuda
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