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.

Directed by: Yuya Ishii
Written by: Satoko Okudera
Release date: 2014-09-29
Runtime: 132 minutes
Tagline: Winning is not about where you’re from—it’s about how well you play.
Cast:
Satoshi Tsumabuki Satoshi Tsumabuki
Reji Kasahara 
Kazuya Kamenashi Kazuya Kamenashi
Roi Naganishi 
Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji
Kei Kitamoto 
Yusuke Kamiji Yusuke Kamiji
Tom Miyake 
Sosuke Ikematsu Sosuke Ikematsu
Seiji Kasahara 
Mitsuki Takahata Mitsuki Takahata
Emmy Kasahara 
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Also known as:
  • The Rising Sun Over Vancouver
  • The.Vancouver.Asahi
  • The Vancouver Asahi