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Two men face off over a game of chess—but every move reveals something deeper. Tension escalates as hidden motives and old wounds surface beneath the calm conversation.
Top billed cast
Gabriell SalgadoMiguel
Douglas DickermanDoug
Robbie SerranoChess Opponent
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