Bicycle Kick (2013)
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Directed by Debasish Sen Sharma
Starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Sumit Samaddar, Ridhima Ghosh, Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Soumitra Chatterjee
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Synopsis
Rubayet is a 19 year old loner from Kolkata who prefers solitude to the company of his classmates. Little do they know he's a pro at football until Motida, the football coach discovers his potential. Not only does Motida help Rubayet realize his potential but he also reaches out to him and even visits Rubayet's home town to learn about his roots. This he does to try to find out what caused Rubayet to be so withdrawn and reticent. What happens after Motida visits Rubayet's native place, does he manage to help Rubayet? How does this step change Motida's own life?
