# Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow (2016)

Released 2016-11-02

Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow is a 2016 film. Shota Sometani appears in it.

Cast: Shota Sometani as Mitsugu Egawa

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow released?
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow was released on 2 November 2016.

### Who stars in Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow?
Shota Sometani star in Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow.

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