Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Kenichi MatsuyamaSatoshi Murayama

Masahiro HigashideYoshiharu Habu

Shota SometaniMitsugu Egawa

Lily FrankyNobuo Mori

Keiko TakeshitaTomiko Murayama

Ken YasudaSeiichiro Tachibana

Tokio EmotoManabu Arazaki

Toshiyuki KitamiShinichi Murayama

Michitaka TsutsuiYoji Hashiguchi