The Vancouver Asahi (2014)

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

The Vancouver Asahi (2014) poster

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.

Director: Yuya Ishii
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Takashi Watanabe
Cinematography: Ryūto Kondō
Editing: Shinichi Fushima
Production: 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
Country: Canada, Japan
Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: ja

Themes

Baseball and the American Dream

Keywords

immigrant, baseball, based on true story, vancouver, 1930s, japanese canadian, 20th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Vancouver Asahi stars Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryo Katsuji, Yusuke Kamiji, Sosuke Ikematsu, Mitsuki Takahata.
How long is The Vancouver Asahi?
The Vancouver Asahi has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is The Vancouver Asahi?
The Vancouver Asahi is a Drama film.
Where was The Vancouver Asahi produced?
The Vancouver Asahi was produced in Canada, Japan.
What are the themes of The Vancouver Asahi?
The themes of The Vancouver Asahi include: Baseball and the American Dream.