Movie

Golden Shoes

2015 · 89 min

A gentle, earnest underdog story that leans on heart over polish, offering simple comfort and a soft lump in the throat.

Tagline: The greatest goal is believing
Overview: With his father MIA at war and his mother critical in hospital, a young boy consoles himself with dreams of playing in the youth soccer league. To do so, he must overcome the adult deception, the bullying and his solitude.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Grief, family, survival, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
family
survival
coming-of-age
healing
Places: small town
home
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none