Japan / Nov 02, 2016
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Toshiyuki Kitami | Shinichi Murayama |
| Michitaka Tsutsui | Yoji Hashiguchi |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 聖の青春 |
| Original language | 日本語 (JA) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語 |
| Production countries | Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | KADOKAWA, The Asahi Shimbun, dentsu, WOWOW, RIKI PROJECT, NIKKEI, Mainichi Shimbun |
| Release date | 2 novembre 2016 |
| Executive producer | Shinichirou Inoue |
| Production | Yoshitaka Takeda, Takuro Nagai |
| Writer | Yoshio Ohsaki, Kosuke Mukai |
| Casting | Sawako Ohzu |
| Editing | Takashi Sato |
| Assistant directors | Yoshitaka Mori |
| Production design | Norifumi Ataka, Sachio Tanida |
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| Art direction | Sachio Tanida, Norifumi Ataka |
| Set decoration | Sachio Tanida, Norifumi Ataka |
| Visual effects | Takeshi Shin |
| Music | Yoshihiro Hanno, Masaya Kitada, Motohiro Hata, Mitsugu Shiratori |
| Sound | Masaya Kitada, Motohiro Hata, Yoshihiro Hanno, Mitsugu Shiratori |
| Costume design | Hiromi Momose |
| Makeup | Hiromi Momose |
| Hairstyling | Hiromi Momose |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Hong Kong / Apr 12, 2017 / Hong Kong International Film Festival
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