The Vancouver Asahi

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

Released September 29, 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.

Runtime

2h 12m


Origin Country

Canada


Original Language

Japanese


Original Title

バンクーバーの朝日


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Canada
  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • English

Production Companies

  • logo for Fuji Television Network

    Fuji Television Network

    Canada

  • logo for Ehime Broadcasting

    Ehime Broadcasting

    Canada

  • logo for Nagano Broadcasting System

    Nagano Broadcasting System

    Canada

  • logo for TOHO

    TOHO

    Canada

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