A Saudi soccer star kicks his way through culture shock, daddy issues, and identity crisis in 92 tight minutes.
After studying at university and excelling in soccer, a young Saudi is torn between the traditions of his father and the freedom he experiences in the U.S.
Acting
Amir El-Masry's restrained performance—everything happening behind his eyes.
Direction
Khoja's debut: confident restraint, no melodramatic soccer montages.
Director
Aymen Khoja
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
First American feature by a Saudi filmmaker, shot in Los Angeles with largely Saudi crew.
Released during Saudi cinema's reopening after 35-year ban; the tension between tradition and modernity mirrors the kingdom's own.
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