Bankûbâ no Asahi

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

Dec 20 2014 N/A 2h 12m
Drama, History, Sport

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.

Plot

1918 -1942 , A Time Period passed . Vancouver Canada , a Japanese Community and the struggles and triumphs they faced , and the Spirit of a Baseball Team that won over many, and overcame barriers . A Story with history embedded in the Museum of Baseball in Vancouver Canada.

Written by

Satoko Okudera

Directed by

Yûya Ishii

Cast

Satoshi Tsumabuki, Kazuya Kamenashi, Ryô Katsuji

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan, Canada

Production Companies

Ehime Broadcasting, Fuji Television Network, Nagano Broadcasting System

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
266
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA