The I-Go King and His Son
棋王和他的儿子
Synopsis
When LIU Yishou, nicknamed the "Go King" by his peers because of his skill in Weiqi (Go), finds himself without a job. And with no other skills to make a living, he then turns to teaching this strategic Chinese board game in a humble training school for children. Annoyed by her husband's passion for the game, LIU Yishou's wife leaves him, but their son, Xiao Chuan, wants to stay with his dad. Unexpectedly, LIU Yishou discovers that his son has a great talent for playing Weiqi and vows to support him in developing his gift for the game. A struggle then arises for the Go King to come up with the money to finance his son's studies of Weiqi.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhou Wei
- Original Title
- 棋王和他的儿子
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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What is The I-Go King and His Son about?
When LIU Yishou, nicknamed the "Go King" by his peers because of his skill in Weiqi (Go), finds himself without a job. And with no other skills to make a living, he then turns to teaching this strategic Chinese board game in a humble training school for children. Annoyed by her husband's passion for the game, LIU Yishou's wife leaves him, but their son, Xiao Chuan, wants to stay with his dad. Unexpectedly, LIU Yishou discovers that his son has a great talent for playing Weiqi and vows to support him in developing his gift for the game. A struggle then arises for the Go King to come up with the money to finance his son's studies of Weiqi.
Who directed The I-Go King and His Son?
The I-Go King and His Son was directed by Zhou Wei.
Who stars in The I-Go King and His Son?
The principal cast of The I-Go King and His Son includes Sun Song, Wang Jingchun, Meng Haiyan, Wang Chengyang.
When was The I-Go King and His Son released and how long is it?
The I-Go King and His Son was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.