The Match is a Netflix film based on the true story of Korean Go legends Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho.
The movie portrays the evolution of their relationship from an apprenticeship to a rivalry in the world of Go, an ancient Chinese board game dating back to 548 BC.
Starring Squid Game's 'The Front Man' Lee Byung-hun as Cho Hun-hyun, the film delves into the competitive and obsessive nature of professional Go players.
The Match explores themes of sportsmanship, self-improvement, and the internal struggle to compete with oneself, making it an engaging watch even for viewers unfamiliar with the game of Go.