Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

6.5IMDb Score
Released:2016-11-02
Genre:Drama
Duration:124 min
Country:Japan
Director:Yoshitaka Mori
Actors:Kenichi Matsuyama, Masahiro Higashide, Shota Sometani, Lily Franky, Keiko Takeshita
Production:KADOKAWA, The Asahi Shimbun, dentsu, WOWOW, RIKI PROJECT, NIKKEI, Mainichi Shimbun
Keywords:japan,shogi

Overview:

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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