Unpopular and down-on-her-luck, Marge is already having a tough time navigating the minefield that is her suburban high school. But Marge’s life is completely upended when her beloved mother and only champion dies in a tragic accident. With nowhere else to turn except her ultra-conservative grandparents, Marge decides instead to hunt down her estranged father, a former soccer star living in rural Mexico as a beach bum and coach to the local women’s team. Neither is ready for such a big change, but the best shot they have at fixing their past and moving forward is together.
Acting
Steve Zahn's washed-up charisma carries every scene.
Cinematography
Mexico looks gorgeous; the ugly Americans stand out.
Director
E.J. Foerster
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The directors are veteran second-unit/action specialists—explains why the soccer scenes crackle while the emotional beats occasionally stumble.
Filmed in actual Mexican villages with local players as extras; the 'gringo coach' dynamic mirrors real tensions in women's soccer development there.
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