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Ola Bola

2016

In the 1970s, a multiethnic Malaysian football team overcomes personal rivalries and hardship to unite behind a shared dream of qualifying for the Olympics. A rousing, patriotic sports drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Malaysian Films

This film is stop 6 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Malaysia. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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