Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams (2019)

Name: Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Kosho Mizutani, Kyoko Mizutani, Kaoru Kashiwagi, Yusei Kikuchi, Ito Kouno

1h 34m United States of America, Japan

Documentary

Plot

Baseball transcends mere sport for the passionate players in Koshien, Japan's prestigious national high school championship, which boasts alumni like Shohei Ohtani and Hideki Matsui. Comparable in fervor to America’s World Series, this single-elimination tournament carries immense pressure. Coach Mizutani emphasizes not only athletic prowess but also the importance of discipline, sacrifice, and community, from cleaning the fields to welcoming fans. Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s documentary follows Mizutani and his team as they aim for victory in the tournament's centennial year, ultimately uncovering the deep-rooted values that define the Japanese spirit.

Cast

Kosho Mizutani Kyoko Mizutani Kaoru Kashiwagi Yusei Kikuchi Ito Kouno Tetsuya Mizutani Keishu Mukai Shohei Ohtani Mizutani Sachiko Hiroshi Sasaki Ryumon Sato Fumiya Tsuta Tatsuki Yokose