Golden Sting

Golden Sting

2018 · 103 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

An underdog player steps up to lead a basketball team to global success but faces fierce competition from a new opponent - a shifting government.

Directed by Radim Špaček · Written by Jakub Bažant

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