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Un crack
Diego Lamote, a former star player whose injury leaves him off the field, returns to the country and seeks to make a living as a representative. He finds out that in the youth team of the Acassuso Club, where he began his football career, there is a boy who has the conditions of Un Crack and who is still in charge as coach Francisco, who was his mentor, with whom he has a past to resolve. Despite his doubts, Lamote goes to the Club in search of the Crack and to confront Francisco and his past, but Francisco's destiny will not let it be resolved without making them both pay for it.
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Plot Summary
Manolo, a former football star who experienced a downfall, now works as a delivery driver. He unexpectedly gets a chance to coach a youth team in a small town, which leads him to confront his past failures and re-evaluate his life. As he connects with the young players, he begins to find a sense of purpose and redemption.
Critical Reception
"Un crack" received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Emilio Aragón's return to directing and his performance. The film was generally seen as a heartwarming story about second chances, though some found the narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional core and themes of redemption.
Emilio Aragón's dual role as director and lead actor was a highlight for many.
Some critics found the plot to be formulaic and lacking originality.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available in a consolidated format.
Fun Fact
The film marked Emilio Aragón's return to directing after a significant hiatus from filmmaking.
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