Home Games
Johnathan's Picks
•
1h 26m
Amsterdam International Documentary Film Festival
Sheffield Doc/Fest
Cleveland International Film Festival
Alisa Kovalenko’s documentary focusses on a crucial period in the life of Alina, a gifted 20-year-old footballer from Kyiv, whose passion for the sport has a chance of saving her from poverty. While talented, Alina struggles with the demands of her day-to-day existence, which see her taking on the role of parent to her siblings, ensuring there is food on the table, clothes on their backs and that they attend school. Her own parents, while semi-present, have checked out and are unable to provide the support, both emotional and financial, their children require. Alina, however, continues to pursue her dream of playing for the Ukrainian team despite the many challenges placed in her path.
Ukraine - 2018 - 1h 26m
Directed By: Alisa Kovalenko
Written By: Alisa Kovalenko
Up Next in Johnathan's Picks
-
I Am Samuel
"Peter Murimi’s film vividly conveys resilience, contrasting the intimacy of a brave couple with the brutality of prejudice." The Guardian
Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival
Atlanta Film FestivalSamuel grew up in the Kenyan countryside, where tradition is...
-
Salvation Army
'Abdellah Taïa's lovely and elliptical adaptation of his autobiographical novel about growing up gay, effeminate, and powerless in Morocco.' Village Voice
Toronto International Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Rotterdam International Film FestivalWant to rent only this film instead of subscr...
-
Paige Darcy: Reluctant Detective - Tr...
Outside of Canada, watch it wherever you get your movies; in Canada, stream it only on HighballTV!
A former precocious tween sleuth who has grown into an underachieving millennial works to solve a murder and the mystery of how to put her life back together.
Starring: Linda Kash, Andrew Phung, G...
