The Goal(1999)
Can talent overcome social prejudice and caste differences?
To win a youth soccer championship, coach Anupam wants to add talented Manu to his team. But the child is from a low caste and the son of a thief, and the players and their families reject him. Anupam's duty is to take the talent to the right place.
Movie: The Goal
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To win a youth soccer championship, coach Anupam wants to add talented Manu to his team. But the child is from a low caste and the son of a thief, and the players and their families reject him. Anupam's duty is to take the talent to the right place.
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1999-12-30
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5.0 startsTagline
Can talent overcome social prejudice and caste differences?
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हिन्दी
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