Tokyo Giant: The Legend of Victor Starffin

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As a child, Victor Starffin fled the Russian Revolution and settled in Japan, where he grew up to find success as a baseball superstar. However, he constantly battled to overcome many hardships such as poverty, xenophobia, and a world war. Starffin is survived by his two daughters, who take us on a wild ride of shifting identities, international rivalries, tragic love, and one heck of a fastball.

Documentary  History  Travel  Sports

Directed by

Tchavdar Georgiev

Starring

Natasha Starffin, Elizabeth Starffin, Yasuyuki Takakuwa, Victor Starffin, Babe Ruth