Playing Go plunges viewers into the gripping story of Cui Ye, an ordinary Go teacher in the early 21st century whose life unravels after a traumatic event. When unfortunately taken hostage during a credit union robbery, Cui Ye is forced to assist the criminals in evading the police to protect himself. During this harrowing ordeal, he makes a chilling discovery: his profound talent for Go strategy can be sinisterly adapted for criminal enterprises. Compelled by the immense pressures of life and harsh reality, Cui Ye gradually descends into a life of crime, steadily losing control. His brother, a dedicated policeman, valiantly strives to bring him back to the right path. This intense drama explores the tragic separation of two brothers, whose opposing journeys on the black and white roads of justice and crime drive them further and further apart.
Other names: 棋士