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.
Pierre Richard
Catherine Deneuve
Denis Lavant
James Wilby
Hilde Heijnen
Delphine Bibet
Henri Billen
Ronald Brandenburger
Benjamin Bricart
Harry Cleven
Pascal Crochet
Olivier Da Silva
Pierre De Barquin
Yves Degen