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The King's Move
The King's Move

THE KING'S MOVE

Osho ichidai

Directed by Daisuke Itô
Japan, 1955
Drama, History

Synopsis

The year is 1907. Living in dire poverty at a back-alley slum in Osaka’s Tennoji, the eccentric Sankichi Sakata forgets his work and family when he plays Shogi.

Synopsis

The year is 1907. Living in dire poverty at a back-alley slum in Osaka’s Tennoji, the eccentric Sankichi Sakata forgets his work and family when he plays Shogi.