The Surrounding Game
“Behind each move lies a world unknown”
Synopsis
Born from the simplest rules, the ancient game of Go is the most complex and elegant game ever discovered. For thousands of years, masters and disciples have passed the game down as a window to the human mind. Now, for the first time, a group of Americans enter the ring, in search of a prodigy who will change the game forever.
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The Surrounding Game (2017) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-25
Top Cast
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Ben Lockhart
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Curtis Tang
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Michael Chen
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Gansheng Shi
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Zhao Xinghua
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Nam Chihyung
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Yin Mingming
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Nie Wei Ping
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Chang Hao
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Lee Se-dol
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Iyama Yuta
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Otake Hideo
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Kim Myungwan
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Hwa Xueming
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Cho Hunhyun
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Yoo Changhyuk
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Takemiya Masaki
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Release History & Theatrical Window
American Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 15, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Lockhart, Cole D. Pruitt
- Original Score
- Jon Natchez
- Original Title
- The Surrounding Game
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America, Canada, China, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Lockhart, Cole D. Pruitt
Jon Natchez
Colin Sonner
Will Lockhart, Richard Miron
Richard Craib, Kate Sanford, Will Lockhart, Jonathan Sidego, Cole D. Pruitt
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Sonner
Director of Photography
Will Lockhart
Editor
Kate Sanford
Producer
Jon Natchez
Original Music Composer
Will Lockhart
Producer
Will Lockhart
Director
Richard Miron
Editor
Cole D. Pruitt
Producer
Cole D. Pruitt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Surrounding Game
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What is The Surrounding Game about?
Born from the simplest rules, the ancient game of Go is the most complex and elegant game ever discovered. For thousands of years, masters and disciples have passed the game down as a window to the human mind. Now, for the first time, a group of Americans enter the ring, in search of a prodigy who will change the game forever.
Who directed The Surrounding Game?
The Surrounding Game was directed by Will Lockhart, Cole D. Pruitt.
Who stars in The Surrounding Game?
The principal cast of The Surrounding Game includes Andy Liu, Ben Lockhart, Curtis Tang, Michael Chen, Gansheng Shi.
When was The Surrounding Game released and how long is it?
The Surrounding Game was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Surrounding Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Surrounding Game was composed by Jon Natchez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Surrounding Game?
The Surrounding Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).