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A Very Unlikely Goalkeeper

2026 · 90 min

A heartfelt underdog story that balances bullying and rejection with warm friendship and the thrill of chasing a dream.

Directed by: Mike R. Ortiz
Genres: Drama
Starring: Danilo Guardiola Escobar, Diego Sebastian Chantres, Gustavo Bárcena Gutiérrez

Overview: Martín, a humble teenager with extraordinary talent as a goalkeeper, dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Facing rejection and bullying for his singular way of seeing the world, he must rely on his eccentric neighborhood friends to navigate his challenges and seize the one chance he has to turn his dream into reality.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, friendship, identity, family
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Directed by: Mike R. Ortiz
Genres: Drama
Starring: Danilo Guardiola Escobar, Diego Sebastian Chantres, Gustavo Bárcena Gutiérrez

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
friendship
identity
family
survival
Places: small town
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none