The Match

Name: The Match
Genre: Drama
Cast: Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Keisuke Hoashi, Jeong Seok-yong, Kim Kang-hoon

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The Match

2025,

1h 56m,

Drama

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When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.

Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

Jul 3, 2025

“The Match” marks a strong return for Korean cinema. Among the year’s best, its impact may stem from a development process dating back to 2021. Whether coincidence or not, it stands as a powerful, memorable work of storytelling.

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Jose Solís

Common Sense Media

May 14, 2025

A sports film can be technically proficient and well-acted, but that won't make a difference if the plot lacks dramatic tension

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Kim Hyeong-joo

Director

Lee Byung-hun

Cho Hoon-hyeon

Yoo Ah-in

Lee Chang-ho

Keisuke Hoashi

Seung-pil

Jeong Seok-yong

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Kim Kang-hoon

Young Lee Chang-ho

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Synopsis

When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.

Director: Kim Hyeong-joo
Producer: Kim Tae-won
Screenwriter: Kim Hyeong-joo, Yoon Jong-bin
Production Co: Moonlight Film
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Korean
Runtime: 1h 56m

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