In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.

• DirectorYves Hanchar
• Release19 November 1994
• Genre
  Comedy / Drama
• Duration1h 50m
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• Rate
  

  4.7
  5 reviews
• Productions

  CAB Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Les Films de l'Etang, Les Films des Tournelles, RTBF