Directed by:
森義隆Screenplay:
Kôsuke MukaiCast:
Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Masahiro Higashide, Keiko Takahashi, Shōta Sometani, Lily Franky, Ken Yasuda, Keiko Takeshita, 北見敏之, 筒井道隆, 坂口辰平, Shunsaku Yajima (more)Plots(1)
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. (Tokyo International Film Festival)
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Ken'ichi Matsuyama
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