Storyline
Candela, the headmistress of an elite school, after a traumatic divorce, returns to her old high school to lead a group of rebellious students through chess. There she will learn that in chess, and in life, it doesn't matter if you are a king or a pawn, because everyone ends up in the same box.
Cast & Crew
Alexandra Jiménez
Candela
Lead
María Adánez
Virginia
Francesc Orella
Emilio
Miguel Rellán
Santiago
Alain Hernández
Lucas
José Manuel Poga
German
Luis Callejo
Lope
Rocío Velayos
Luna
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nacho G. Velilla's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Checkmates is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
