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Drama - Development 2024

Erik, a talented young soccer player, dreams of going pro. Under Karim's guidance, he excels but needs to learn teamwork. Between family tensions and the toxic influence of a manipulative agent, Erik must overcome personal challenges to seize a new opportunity and achieve his dream.

- Year of production
- 2024
- Genres
- Drama, Social issues, Comedy
- Countries
- FRANCE
- Languages
- FRENCH, ENGLISH
- Budget
- 3 - 5 M$
- Duration
- 90 mn
- Synopsis
- Erik, a young soccer player with exceptional talent, dreams of becoming a professional. Under the guidance of Karim, an experienced mentor, Erik hones his skills, but his excessive focus on individual performance hampers his team spirit. With a unique ability to anticipate movements on the field, Erik consistently outplays his opponents, but he still needs to learn how to play for the team.
  
  His family life is a constant source of tension. His mother, Maria, wants him to pursue academics, while his father, Diego, passionately supports his sports ambitions. Caught between these two desires, Erik struggles to find balance.
  
  When Marc Spencer, a prominent recruiter, offers him a spot at a prestigious training academy, Erik sees a chance to achieve his dream. However, this new adventure distances him from his family and Karim, and he falls under the influence of Illan, a charismatic but manipulative sports agent.
  
  At the academy, Erik quickly shines but also uncovers the dark realities of the professional world and the pitfalls of fame. His toxic relationship with Illan leads to ethical dilemmas and tough choices. Tensions escalate when he is injured by Hugo, a jealous teammate.
  
  On the brink of giving up, Erik turns to his family and Karim to regain his motivation and rebuild himself. When a new opportunity arises with a less renowned but ambitious training program, Erik, supported by his loved ones, decides to seize his chance once again.