The I-Go King and His Son (2007)
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.
Director: Zhou Wei
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Cast
Original Language: zh
Keywords
go, weiqi
More Films by Director: Zhou Wei
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 I-Go King and His Son stars Sun Song, Wang Jingchun, Meng Haiyan, Wang Chengyang.
- How long is The I-Go King and His Son?
- The I-Go King and His Son has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The I-Go King and His Son?
- The I-Go King and His Son is a Drama, Family film.