The Grand Master

Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.

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?

Cast

Tsumasaburō Bandō

Isamu Kosugi

Tatsuo Saitō

Mitsuko Mito

Osamu Takizawa

Ryutaro Otomo

Miki Sanjō

Masao Mishima

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Kōichi Katsuragi

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Mitsugu Terashima

Toshiaki Konoe