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Kano (2014)
Director: Umin Boya
Cast: Masatoshi Nagase, Tsao Yu-ning, Takao Osawa, Yuma Okura
Runtime185 min
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A Taiwanese high school baseball team travels to Japan in 1931 to compete in a national tournament.
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Kano, directed by Umin Boya in 2014, is a critically acclaimed Taiwanese drama that follows a high school baseball team's journey to compete in a national tournament in Japan in 1931. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising its historical authenticity and emotional storytelling.
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Kano, the 2014 drama directed by Umin Boya, offers a unique and compelling look at an underdog Taiwanese high school baseball team's journey to compete in a national tournament in 1931 Japan. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Masatoshi Nagase, the film blends historical drama and sports themes to deliver an inspiring story of determination, cultural exchange, and the power of community.
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Kano is a 2014 Taiwanese baseball period film directed by Umin Boya and produced by Jimmy Huang and Wei Te-sheng. It is based on a true story depicting the multiethnic Kano baseball team from Japanese-era Taiwan, overcoming extreme odds to represent the island in the 1931 Japanese High School Baseball Championship at Koshien Stadium. Performing beyond all expectations, the underdog team advanced to the championship game in the tournament.
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