Over The Board

A top collegiate chess competitor meets an unexpected match in his incarcerated twin brother he is meeting for the first time. Though raised apart, both share a deep connection to the game. One trained in tournaments, the other behind bars. When worlds finally collide, their matches become more than contests of skill; This is a test of identity, reconciliation, and unspoken history. This story explores the quiet intensity of two lives shaped by divergence, brought together by strategy, timing, and the enduring search for common ground.

• Year: 2024

• Runtime: 27 minutes

• Language: English

• Country: United States

• Director: Emiliano Balado