Kick-Off

Kick-Off

1990 · 110 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama

A group of students with varying family backgrounds begin to question their lives and the hypocritical values of their corrupt socialist society. Their decision to follow their own ideals brings them in disrepute with those closest to them. Their support of one another finally brings them to realise a friendship based on loyalty and belonging.

Directed by Darko Bajić · Written by Gordan Mihić

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