CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 2m

Beyond the Board

It’s not just chess. It’s life in disguise.

Drama

Beyond the Board draws parallels between life and chess, showing how life is like a game where every move we make can lead to a win, a loss, or a lesson. Through quiet moments and daily struggles, the film connects the strategy of the game to the choices we face in real life.

Directed byPoran JR

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 2m
Language
EN
Released
April 17, 2025
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Beyond the Board - A short film | Shot on iPhone

Beyond the Board - A short film | Shot on iPhone

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2 credited
Starring

Poran JR

Chiranjeeb Nath

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Directed by
Poran JR
Written by
Poran JR

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