The Go Master

With no attempt made to even explain the basic rules of Go, this is essentially a study of forehead-kneading concentration, of how to shut out even the most tempestuous of world events.

This soporific stupor and final pinch of defeat is the experience that most fully equates with watching this film.

Chang captures Wu's dedication and respect for a game whose intricacies reflect the vicissitudes of his own life.

... an elegant biopic with sufficient psychological complexity to draw audiences deeply into the characters' lives.