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The Grand Master

1948
Directed byDaisuke Itō
1h 34m

Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?

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Tsumasaburō BandōSankichi SakataIsamu KosugiKikuokaTatsuo Saitō
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Drama
STATUSReleased
RATING
NR

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