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Check

10.019911h 47mMovieDrama

Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.

DirectorJunji Sakamoto
WritersJunji Sakamoto·Toshiaki Toyoda

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 1 other country

Check isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Junji Sakamoto

HAHidekazu Akai
Hidekazu Akai
Ayumu Tobita
MKMasaya Katō
Masaya Katō
Ryuzo Kayama
TWTomisaburō Wakayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Sanae Mitamura
NKNobuo Kaneko
Nobuo Kaneko
Tennoji
LHLéona Hirota
Léona Hirota
Terumi
YNYuuko Nitou
Yuuko Nitou
Kanako Shimada
MIMasatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
Katsura
JKJun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
First Bodyguard
SUSakae Umezu
Sakae Umezu
Seiji Komada
AMAkaji Maro
Akaji Maro
Hakugin

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