· Philippines · 2025 · 20m

Checkmate

Checkmate poster
Director
Alexie Pardo
Cast
AJ Benoza as Uno Boni ILagan as Coach Emilio Joel Garcia as Uno's Father Sharon Ceneta as Uno's Mother Kelle Gleo as Young Uno Ace Marimla as Benjie
Crew
John Cupino — Director of Photography Lloyd Viernes Garciano — Editor Justine Polanco — Editor Elisha Rein De Vera — Writer Elektra De Guzman — Writer Jeffrey Aboy — Producer
Tagline

Uno, a young chess prodigy quits the game to fund his dad's illness, shattering their relationship. Years later, a long-avoided dilemma forces them to confront their past and each other.

Synopsis

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Alexie Pardo Director John Cupino Director of Photography Lloyd Viernes Garciano Editor Justine Polanco Editor Elisha Rein De Vera Writer Elektra De Guzman Writer Jeffrey Aboy Producer Tricia Flores Saturnino Producer
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