Overview
Life has moved too fast for Mane. at the age of 50 he watches the slow sacrifice of his ideals. His wife, Lucy, has locked him in to a daily routine. His work in a small commercial shop and grocer's has worn him out. His dreams have evaporated into the drought of the beaten earth of Mindelo. Now forgotten, with his past as a great football player for Mindelense, in St Vincent in Cape Verde, he only has the belated compassion of his friends, neighbours, and cafe companions: "He was important", "He was the keeper in Cape Verde", "He could have played for Benfica!" Mane rejects the loss of his status as a hero. When training a youth team he sees himself again in KALU, a rebellious but talented youth. He is guided by a whirlwind of thoughts; he was also young, had opportunities, felt the sting of love and wasted his flame. A beaten leather ball shines in his hands once again, Benfica, his club, calls him to the Portuguese Cup Final.
Production
I.C.Cinema- Cape Verde · David & Golias · ACT
Cast & Characters
Carlos Germano
Mane
Benita Lopes
Lucy
Paulo Miranda
Kalu
Sílvia Rizzo
Belinha
Diogo Dória
Segurança
Rita Loureiro
Julia
Horácio Santos
Americo
Figueira Cid
Joaquim
Daniel Martinho
Alberto
Carlos Rodrigues
Funcionario
Miguel Efe
Taxista
Directors & Crew
Carla Baptista
Writer
Fernando Vendrell
Director
Fernando Vendrell
Writer
Luís Alvarães
Producer
Fernando Vendrell
Producer
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