Beyond the Board

Apr 17, 2025

0h 2m

★ 0.0

It’s not just chess. It’s life in disguise.

Overview

Beyond the Board draws parallels between life and chess, showing how life is like a game where every move we make can lead to a win, a loss, or a lesson. Through quiet moments and daily struggles, the film connects the strategy of the game to the choices we face in real life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

focal five

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Cast

Poran JR

Chiranjeeb Nath

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