No One Knows We Play Today

Follows soccer player Shirley Cruz, who returns to Costa Rica to play with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, her childhood team. After living abroad for many years, the woman faces the challenges of returning home and reconnecting with her family, including her soccer player brother Ronald, whose career was not as successful as his sister’s. On top of that, Shirley must grapple with the hard reality of ageing and the limited time she has ahead of her on the field. Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.

Director: Valentina Maurel, Felipe Zúñiga
Genre: Drama

Cast

Production: Goral Films, Tres Tigres Films, Malvalanda Films
Country: Costa Rica, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Football Passion

Keywords

based on true story, football (soccer), costa rica, based on real person

More Films by Director: Valentina Maurel, Felipe Zúñiga
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No One Knows We Play Today about?
Follows soccer player Shirley Cruz, who returns to Costa Rica to play with Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, her childhood team. After living abroad for many years, the woman faces the challenges of returning home and reconnecting with her family, including her soccer player brother Ronald, whose career was not as successful as his sister’s. On top of that, Shirley must grapple with the hard reality of ageing and the limited time she has ahead of her on the field. Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.
Who directed No One Knows We Play Today?
No One Knows We Play Today was directed by Valentina Maurel, Felipe Zúñiga.
Who stars in No One Knows We Play Today?
No One Knows We Play Today stars Adriana Alvarez.
What genre is No One Knows We Play Today?
No One Knows We Play Today is a Drama film.
Where was No One Knows We Play Today produced?
No One Knows We Play Today was produced in Costa Rica, Spain.
What are the themes of No One Knows We Play Today?
The themes of No One Knows We Play Today include: Football Passion.