Little Lion(2013)
A Senegalese teenager is recruited to pursue his dream of playing professional soccer in Europe.
Movie: Little Lion
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Mitri Diop
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Jean-Marie
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A Senegalese teenager is recruited to pursue his dream of playing professional soccer in Europe.
Release Date
2013-01-09
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6.1
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