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Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016)

Drama
124 min

Plot Summary

Satoshi Murayama, the shogi (Japanese chess) master known as the arch-rival of Yoshiharu Habu, the shogi genius of the century, died of an intractable disease at age 29. Satoshi devoted his life to fighting not only the disease but also his rivals, feverishly pursuing the highest title, at risk to his life. Director Yoshitaka Mori (Hyakuhachi (2008), Space Brothers (2012)) depicts Murayama's true struggling life, full of love from his parents and teacher, based on the non-fiction novel written by Yoshio Osaki. Kenichi Matsuyama intensely portrays Satoshi and physically embodies the character.

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DramaYoshitaka MoriKenichi MatsuyamaMasahiro Higashide2016

Director

Yoshitaka Mori

Top Cast

Kenichi MatsuyamaMasahiro HigashideShota SometaniLily FrankyKeiko Takeshita

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