Backstreet Champions

A gritty yet hopeful underdog story that mixes street hardship with the redemptive spirit of sport, leaving you moved by small victories.

Created by

Akhtem Seitablaiev

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ivan Dobronravov, Oleksiy Horbunov, Elena Shamova

Overview

Mykhalych is a former football player of a famous team, he is going through not the best times, and trying to assemble a team for the World Cup of football for the homeless. He is driven not only by love for sports, but rather by the need to break out of the "dead end" into which life has driven him. And also - an attempt to help the boys who ended up just on the street. And when the Ukrainian flag is raised in the final of the championship, these guys are unable to hold back tears of joy not only for themselves, but also for their country. And it is not important whether the country recognizes "its heroes" and what will happen to them later. The most important victory that changed their lives took place.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, uplifting and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Redemption, survival, found family, sport

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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