Torino Boys

Torino Boys

1999 · 91 min · ★ 4.0 · Comedy, Drama

A group of young Nigerian friends living in Italy travels to Rome to watch a UEFA soccer match. For Eby this is the opportunity to see Nike, a girl he met only a while ago.

Directed by Marco Manetti · Written by Antonio Manetti

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