The ball is round
Jan 01, 1988 | IMDB 0
253 min Watch NowComedy, TV Movie
A satirical stage play that explores the challenges facing sports in Kuwait, including fanaticism, social issues affecting athletes, and the role of official committees sent by the federation to represent the country in international events.
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