Deep in the mountains, a skeletal corpse is unearthed — the only clue to its identity, a single handcrafted shogi piece from one of only seven sets known to exist. Shogi, often described as Japanese chess, becomes the key to unravelling a complex case. The investigation soon points to KAMIJO Keisuke (SAKAGUCHI Kentaro), a mysterious young prodigy who seemingly appeared from nowhere to dominate the professional shogi world and skyrocket to fame.
The trail leads further into the underworld, to TOMYO Shigeyoshi (award-winning actor, WATANABE Ken), a powerful shogi player closely tied to illegal gambling who knows Keisuke’s past. As the investigation progresses, Keisuke’s carefully constructed image of a genius begins to crumble, exposing the emotional wounds and fractured relationships that shaped him.
Supported by talented actors, the narrative moves fluidly between past and present, set against the unique backdrop of the shogi world. Director KUMAZAWA Naoto, who previously demonstrated his masterful skill in Yurigokoro (JFTFP19), explores ambition, trauma, and the fine line between brilliance and self-destruction, culminating in a spectacular ending.
Contains graphic violence
The Final Piece
盤上の向日葵 (Banjo no himawari)
Directed by KUMAZAWA Naoto
2025, 123 min.
Starring: SAKAGUCHI Kentaro, WATANABE Ken
All tickets £7.50
Knowing Me, Knowing You
The True Self in Japanese Cinema
6 February – 31 March 2026
The UK’s largest festival of Japanese cinema, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme (JFTFP), is back again. This is the place where cinema comes alive!
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