Hoping to entrap Maria von Gall, who runs a courageous underground railroad for Jews in France, the Nazis kidnap her son Thomas, a brilliant 11-year-old chess master. An exchange arrangement goes awry and he sees her die in a hail of bullets; but he is rescued by his American father, whom he has never met before, and who plans to flee with him to Spain. However, Queen Maria had solemnly entrusted her little pawn Thomas with a precious secret and a terrifying mission, and it was time for him to move. A pawn may become an important piece by slowly, quietly advancing all the way through the enemy's ranks. Or a pawn may die trying. Retreat is what a pawn can never do.
Gregor Lämmle

Maria von Gall

Thomas von Gall

Andreas Lazik

Catherine Lamiel

Henri Lafont

Thomas von Gall - grandfather

Joachim Görtz

Jürgen Müller

Michele

David Quatermain

Saverio
Prof. Bergot

Louise

Lorry Driver

Larry Quatermain

Guard
Drag Singer
Bertrand

Soldier, Provence
Mitzi Lazik
Papa Allegre

Soldier

Shopkeeper

Player 2
Bruno
Soldier 1

Mama Allegre
Onlooker
Soldier 2

Mayor

Lionel
Business Man 1
Bank Employee
Callaghan
Chairman
Delphine
Player 1
Librarian

Concierge
Butler