Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
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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| Original Title | 聖の青春 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Yoshitaka Mori |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (7 votes) |
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Director Yoshitaka Mori constructs the narrative not as a typical sports drama, but as a profound exploration of obsession and the human spirit. He relies on silence, close-ups, and a minimalist score to convey the internal tension of a man trapped by his own body.
What lingers after the credits is not a sense of victory, but a heavy yet luminous contemplation on the value of a moment. The film forces a reckoning with what it means to truly live when time is short. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yoshitaka Mori
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