North American Premiere
Goal! The Dream Begins
| USA | 118 MINUTES | Spanish, EnglishHow far would you go to live your dream? When Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) is given the chance of a lifetime, he must make the decision to leave behind his family, friends, and the Los Angeles neighborhood where he has spent his entire life to begin a new life in England and the fast-paced, glamorous world of international soccer. As a Mexican-American growing up in the poor section of Los Angeles, Santiago seemed destined to follow his father's path: laboring at menial jobs to earn just enough money to get by. But when a British scout (Stephen Dillane) recognizes his natural talent and gets him a tryout with one of England's premier soccer clubs, Newcastle United, Santiago must choose between his father's fate and his own destiny. Electrifying and heart-pounding, Goal! The Dream Begins is set in a world where soccer is a religion and players are gods. Featuring cameos by soccer superstars David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Raúl, and Newcastle captain Alan Shearer.
Cast & Credits
Danny Cannon
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