Mi amigo Alexis

Mi amigo Alexis

2019 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Family, Comedy, Drama

When a young soccer fan and his idol forge an unexpected friendship, the connection teaches them both lessons about life and their love of the game.

Directed by Alejandro Fernández Almendras · Written by Josefina Fernández

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