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Hopefuls

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Hopefuls tells the story of Junior, a young player for Bacaxa A.C, an amateur football team from the city of Saquarema, on the coast of Rio de Janeiro. He has to deal with the unexpected pregnancy of his girlfriend Karine, while his childhood best friend, Bento, signs a contract with a professional team. This debut feature from Brazillian director Ives Rosenfeld is a raw and powerful story of youthful dreams and harsh reality that is marked by some astounding performances.

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