Overview

In the late 1990s, young Yixuan grows up as a “latchkey kid” in Wanhua, Taipei. With his father busy driving a taxi, Yixuan spends lonely afternoons wandering local diners and Youth Park. In the park, he meets Liu Bin, a lonely chess master. Yixuan finds guidance and warmth in his new teacher, who challenges him to daily matches with a small wager. This bond bridges generations, revealing how love can emerge in unexpected places and how life, much like chess, unfolds in unpredictable ways.

Cast

Lee Li-Chun, Hsieh I-le, Daniel Hong, Michael Tao, Edward Chu, Fivewood, Mavis, Chang Luo-fei

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What is "The Grandmaster's Gift" about?

In the late 1990s, young Yixuan grows up as a “latchkey kid” in Wanhua, Taipei. With his father busy driving a taxi, Yixuan spends lonely afternoons wandering local diners and Youth Park. In the park, he meets Liu Bin, a lonely chess master. Yixuan finds guidance and warmth in his new teacher, who challenges him to daily matches with a small wager. This bond bridges generations, revealing how love can emerge in unexpected places and how life, much like chess, unfolds in unpredictable ways.

When was "The Grandmaster's Gift" released?

The Grandmaster's Gift was released in 2026.

Who stars in "The Grandmaster's Gift"?

The cast includes Lee Li-Chun, Hsieh I-le, Daniel Hong, Michael Tao.