When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.
Hikaru Shindo, a sixth-grader, stumbles upon an old Go board with a ghostly character inside. With the help of the ancient spirit named Sai, Hikaru embarks on a journey to become a skilled Go player and unravel the mysteries surrounding the game.
Reply 1988 is a heartwarming and nostalgic coming-of-age story set in 1980s Seoul. It follows the lives of five friends and their families as they navigate love, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. With a backdrop of a rapidly changing society and a love triangle that keeps viewers hooked, Reply 1988 is a charming and heartfelt exploration of family relationships, first loves, and the power of friendship.
Incomplete Life is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in Seoul, South Korea. It follows the journey of office workers as they navigate the challenges and growth in their workplace. Based on a manhwa and webcomic, the show explores themes of bromance, teamwork, and the intricacies of office politics.
A story between a reporter and a prodigy in the Chinese traditional game of Go. Before others, he is like an impenetrable wall but before her, he is just a young man learning to love. Sheng Jing Chu is a young talented Go player. Once a dark horse, he gains fame after winning a match that turns him into an overnight sensation in the world of Go. Despite never accepting any interviews, he becomes the subject of increasing media attention. When reporter-in-training Cheng Liao helps Sheng Jing Chu get out of a situation, she is mistaken for his girlfriend. What started as a lie turns into a reality when they fall for each other.
Chess Player is a children's animated series. It was produced in China. The show spans two seasons with 26 episodes in each. The story focuses on the journey of a young gifted chess player, Jiang Liu'er. The first season first aired on CCTV in 2006. The second season, called Chess Player 2, aired in 2009.
The drama tells the story of Shi Guang who discovered an ancient go board by coincidence and thus got to know Chu Ying, a go player who has been entrenched in the go board as a "soul" and who has experienced thousands of years. Under his influence, he gradually confronted the story of interest in go and inspiring to become a professional go player.
The Taste of Tea is a surreal and heartwarming Japanese comedy that follows the lives of the Haruno family in a rural area. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the power of imagination, as each family member navigates their own dreams and challenges. With its magical realism and gentle storytelling, The Taste of Tea is a unique and enchanting cinematic experience.
In The Divine Move, a man seeks revenge for his brother's murder by participating in a high-stakes board game. Faced with dangerous gangsters and treacherous challenges, he must use his skills in fighting and strategy to survive and ultimately seek justice. The film explores themes of crime, gambling, and the pursuit of revenge.
Kakunoshin Yanagida was a samurai, but he was forced out of the Han due to a false accusation. He then lived in poverty with his daughter Kinu. Despite being poor, he never gave up his pride and honor that he held as a samurai. Even when playing the board game Go, which is his hobby, he always plays in a fair manner. Because of a case, the truth behind the false accusation is revealed. Kakunoshin Yanagida is shaken and filled with rage. He decides to take revenge, even if it means he will be torn from his daughter.
When his brother is killed by a notorious crime boss, a professional Go player seeks revenge. He teams up with a detective to infiltrate the criminal underworld and take down the ruthless boss.
Set during the Chinese Civil War, the movie portrays the events that led to the formation of the People's Republic of China, including the struggle between the Communist Party and the Nationalist Party. It highlights the key moments, political leaders, and military strategies that shaped the country's transition to socialism.
Heavenly Dao is eternal, however life is limited, making heaven and earth pieces of a chessboard. Gu Hai from the 21st century was taken onto another world. Gu Hai became a formidable opponent in the area of trade. In the times of war, he comes up with strategies for the Chen Empire against the Song Empire. A fairy from heaven became interested in him and gave him a mission to complete on his journey. However this may bring turmoil and chaos upon the world.
The story of who was the "Number One in the World" between Qing Dynasty Go masters Fan Xiping and Shi Xiangxia. These two figures, historically known as the "Immortal of Go" and the "Sage of Go," are celebrated as the Li Bai and Du Fu of the Go world. They were renowned across China, Japan, and Korea, and the level of Go skills during the Kangxi and Qianlong eras, represented by them, was a pinnacle in the history of Go development.
A gang boss Nam-hae meets a young Go player Min-su, who rekindles his interest in the game. Despite his outstanding talent, Min-su has been wasting his days as a gambler without pursuing a real career out of it. Nam-hae orders his second in command to persuade Min-su and Min-su becomes Nam-hae’s private Go tutor. In learning Go from Min-su, Nam-hae looks back on his own life. While Min-su discovers the coarse masculine underworld, the meaning of life and true victory through Nam-hae. However, when Nam-hae’s competition starts to expand their territory, Nam-hae is forced into a path to destruction.
Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story is a documentary that delves into the fascinating history and competitive world of the popular board game Monopoly. From its origins to the intense world championships, this film explores why Monopoly has remained a classic game loved by millions.
AlphaGo is a documentary that follows the journey of a computer program, developed by Google DeepMind, as it takes on the world champion Go player in a groundbreaking competition. With the use of deep learning and artificial intelligence, AlphaGo challenges human intellect and raises questions about the future of AI.
Ten years before the outbreak of the Second World War in Asia, a Japanese Go master and his Chinese rival meet in China to play a game of Go (loosely described as an Asian version of chess). It soon becomes evident that the Chinese master's son is the most talented player that the Japanese master has ever encountered, and he convinces the boy's father to let him bring the child back to Japan to train him as a professional Go player. Years pass, and as the young Chinese master grows to maturity in Japan, the Japanese invasion of China forces him to choose between his triumphant career and his loyalty to his native country. His decision is complicated by his marriage to the daughter of the Japanese master, with whom he has produced a child. His choice will profoundly alter the lives of two families. Their saga serves as a reflection of the tragic relations between their two great countries, and the possibility of reconciliation and healing.
A young Chinese Go board game player arrives in Japan for training. He doesn't speak Japanese and becomes embarrassed living there. By dropping his Go stones, he happens to meet an old Japanese woman who sells vegetables on the street. They become familiar with each other. The young Chinese Go player, the old woman named Igarashi and her grandson Shoichi then live together.