Overview

A stolen painting, a demanding client, and a mysterious woman… In this take on a 1950s whodunit, Detective Augustus Waterspoon is on the case. A rich colour palette, elaborate set design, and creative camera techniques add a twist to the film noir genre. Travelling between two sets, and illustrating the plot with a chess board, Detective Waterspoon puts his career on the line for this case. But - will it end in a checkmate?