Let Him Be a Basketball Player
2017 · 82 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Family
Story of Ranta, always hungry, clumsy and infinitely tall teenage boy (so tall that he could tie a necktie for Giraffes). When the gym teacher at his school invites him to play for a basketball team, Ranta's world is turned upside down. So starts an exciting journey, full of unpredictable adventures with his funny friend/manager Smodlak by his side.
Directed by Boris Petkovič · Written by Primož Suhodolčan
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Klemen Kostrevc Ranta -
Lado Bizovičar Tini Trska -
Matija David Brodnik Smodlak -
Gaja Filač Metka -
Matjaž Javšnik oče -
Gojmir Lešnjak 'Gojc' Tundra -
Urban Kuntarič
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