Checkmate
2017•1h 12m•Released
Drama
Chess is a popular pastime in this neighbourhood, with roadside games bringing together men, to challenge each other in friendly and sometimes unfriendly matches. But for some, the pawns include morality and religion causing tensions to erupt when a tournament gets underway. Against this backdrop, a domestic worker with a secret hobby, a former journalist struggling with married life and a young woman in love, find themselves pushing boundaries and challenging the rules of the game.
Director
Ektara Collective
Writer
Maheen Mirza, Rinchin
Languages
Hindi
Studio
Ektara Collective
Cast
Moulina Midde
Monika
Sheela Rawat
Purnima
Madhu Bhagat
Lata
Syed Saim Ali
Majid
Anil Singh
Tiwari
Akash Jamra
Naresh
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