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The Grand Master

9.019481h 34mMovieDrama

Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?

DirectorDaisuke Itō
WriterDaisuke Itō
ProducerHisashi Okuda

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Streaming in 1 other country

The Grand Master isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Daisuke Itō

TBTsumasaburō Bandō
Tsumasaburō Bandō
Sankichi Sakata
IKIsamu Kosugi
Isamu Kosugi
Kikuoka
TSTatsuo Saitō
Tatsuo Saitō
Ôkura
MMMitsuko Mito
Mitsuko Mito
Koharu
OTOsamu Takizawa
Osamu Takizawa
Sekine
RORyutaro Otomo
Ryutaro Otomo
Môri
MSMiki Sanjō
Miki Sanjō
Tamae
MMMasao Mishima
Masao Mishima
Shinzo
RKRyōsuke Kagawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ozawa
KKKōichi Katsuragi
Kōichi Katsuragi
Yashiro
MT
Mitsugu Terashima
Shimazu
TKToshiaki Konoe
Toshiaki Konoe
Nakahama

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