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2011 Action Drama 1h 38m

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"His toughest opponent is the one he can't see."

On a dusty soccer pitch in Malindi, Kenya young Kalu is an aggressive striker of the “Malindi Sharks,” who dreams of playing professional soccer. He’s a selfish player and a clear stand out on his team and knows he’s destined for glory. Then one day his life dramatically changes. Kalu gets an offer to play soccer on a second tier team in South Africa on the same day his father is killed in an accident and he unknowingly is exposed to the HIV virus. He makes the decision to go play soccer and send part of his salary back to home to his mother and sister.

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Principal Cast

Kevin Ndege Mamboleo

Kalu

Kendra Etufunwa

Ify

Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Valentine

Fana Mokoena

Goodwill

S'Dumo Mtshali

Spkiri

Seth Zimu

Jabu

Jonathan Pienaar

RSA Scout

Ashley Dowds

Director

Joel Phiri

Solo

Rosemary Waweru

Mumbi

Mike Rewa

Baraka

Patrick Orayo Serro

Juma (Dad)

Christine Njeri

Rehema

Peter King Nzioki

Kalu's Coach

Regina Re

Miriam

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