The Beautiful Game
~Inspired by the true story of the Homeless World Cup.
Overview
A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2024-03-22
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 125 min
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