Geneva, Switzerland 1935. Europe is struggling to be united as one yet the Woodrow- Wilson's idea of a united Europe by the means of the League of Nations is being enforced. American missionaries since the 1920's are trying to introduce the Europeans with the new sport called basketball. The first European Championship in basketball is about to take place. The national teams are meeting each other for the first time. Each want the honor of being the first champion. Meanwhile in Latvia, the coach Baumanis is convinced that he can gather the team and take it to Geneva. However on his journey he quickly learns that triumph and defeat are a part of the game. Baumanis faces many difficulties, as well as unexpected help from those closest to him.

Starring:

Janis Amanis, Inga Alsina, Vilis Daudzins, Marcis Manjakovs, Gints Andzans, Normunds Berzs, Andris Bulis, Viktors Ellers, Peteris Gaudins, Maris Grigalis, Girts Kesteris, Arturs Kruzkops, Martins Liepa, Benjamin Nathan-Serio, Uldis Norenbergs

Genre:

Comedy, Drama, History, Sport