バンクーバーの朝日 (2014) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2014, バンクーバーの朝日 is a drame film directed by Yuya Ishii, running about 132 minutes. “Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. バンクーバーの朝日 stars Satoshi Tsumabuki as Reji Kasahara, Kazuya Kamenashi as Roi Naganishi, Ryo Katsuji as Kei Kitamoto and Yusuke Kamiji as Tom Miyake, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, バンクーバーの朝日 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch バンクーバーの朝日 page.

If you liked it. Fans of バンクーバーの朝日 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.