A Little Game

PGUnited States rating20141h 32mFamily, Adventure
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A young girl struggling to adjust to a new school and dealing with the loss of her grandmother finds a mentor in a grumpy chess master. Together, they use the game of chess to help her learn how to handle life's changes and build her confidence.

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Violence
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Rude humour
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Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film follows a slow and thoughtful narrative focused on chess strategy and character growth. Estimated

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  1. 1How did the chess master help the girl feel more confident?
  2. 2What did you think about how the girl handled her feelings about her grandmother?
  3. 3Why do you think learning a new skill like chess helped her feel better?

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