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Director: Nicholas Manuel Pino
Cast: Laura Benanti, Chris Diamantopoulos, Carson Minniear, Fredric Lehne
The film takes place against the backdrop of the 1994 U.S. World Cup, as 11-year-old Nicky (Rodriguez) inspires his misfit crew to fall in love with soccer. But when he’s drafted onto a competitive team, he must decide between chasing victory and protecting the joys of the game.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Ditch, directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino, is a feel-good sports drama that follows an 11-year-old boy's passion for soccer. While the film's critical reception and awards recognition are currently unknown, its heartwarming story about a misfit crew falling in love with the game has likely resonated with audiences, as suggested by its positive IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings.
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The Ditch, directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino, is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that blends the excitement of the 1994 U.S. World Cup with the timeless themes of friendship and finding one's passion. Anchored by strong performances from the young lead actor Carson Minniear and veteran actors like Laura Benanti, this film offers a unique and uplifting perspective on the joys and challenges of youth soccer.
The Ditch is a 2010 docudrama film produced, written and directed by Wang Bing, based on the novel Goodbye, Jiabiangou by Yang Xianhui. A reenactment of the forced labor camps called Jiabiangou during 1960's Maoist China, it focuses on the suffering of those imprisoned in the Gobi Desert after the Anti-Rightist Campaign, following the prisoners harsh life, who coped with physical exhaustion, extreme cold, starvation and death on a daily basis. It is one of the first films to tackle the subject.
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