The Grandmaster's Gift (2026)

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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.

The Grandmaster's Gift

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Lee Li-Chun
Lee Li-Chun Age 74 · Hsinchu, Taiwan Lee Li-Chun is a Taiwanese actor, widely recognized for his work in theatre, film, and television. With a career spanning decades, he has appeared in both classic and contemporary works, such as the f...
Hsieh I-le
Hsieh I-le
Daniel Hong
Daniel Hong Age 38
Michael Tao
Michael Tao Age 80 · Taiwan
Edward Chu
Edward Chu
Fivewood
Fivewood Taichung, Taiwan
Director Chen Yi-jung
Cast Lee Li-Chun, Hsieh I-le, Daniel Hong, Michael Tao, Edward Chu, Fivewood, Mavis, Chang Luo-fei, Phoebe Chu