Ambroise
Marquise
Max
Lord Staunton
Anne-Lise
Suzanne
Le Vieux Comté
Orphelin
Le Dandy
Armand
L'Homme du tripot
In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.