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Tohai: The Movie (2013)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 49M

Director : Yûichi Onuma
Writer : Yûichi Onuma

Synopsis

Not a lot of people know that one of the most talented and ruthless Mahjong players in the city is a young high school boy. Kei is a teenager of few words, but his observation skills, unwavering will and experience in the game allows him to survive in a world full of powerful, rich and dangerous characters.

Actors

Goki Maeda
Goki Maeda
Kei
Akane
Akane
Amina
Hidekazu Ichinose
Hidekazu Ichinose
Satoshi Ichijo
Satoshi Ichijo
Ayu Higashi
Ayu Higashi

Crews

Yûichi Onuma
Yûichi Onuma
Director
Yûichi Onuma
Yûichi Onuma
Screenplay
Koji Shinasaka
Koji Shinasaka
Comic Book

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