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201317 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Remote Work Sports Doping

The Whistle

201317 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A young referee in Poland officiates matches in lower-tier sports leagues while balancing his passion for football and the need for financial stability.

Remote Work Sports Doping

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Grzegorz Zariczny

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A young referee in Poland officiates matches in lower-tier sports leagues while balancing his passion for football and the need for financial stability.

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Marcin officiates matches in Poland's lower sports leagues while pursuing his passion for football. He balances his role as a referee with his need for financial stability. Returning home, Marcin faces complications in his relationship with his mother. His choices regarding work, sports, and romantic interests shape his path to adulthood. The 17-minute film, directed by Grzegorz Zariczny, captures Marcin's challenges and decisions as he seeks to define his future.

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