A Game of Two Halves theatrical release date – Catch the exciting and poignant Indo-British football drama on THIS day

A Game of Two Halves is a thought-provoking yet thrilling sports drama that is directed by British Asian filmmaker Khayam Khan, best known for Bus Ride. Written by Shirley Day, the football drama is produced by Nicola Gregory, Sheila Nortley, and Dean Charles under the banners of K Squared Films, 2Hot Films, and Emineo Films.

Release date and trailer of A Game of Two Halves

A Game of Two Halves is set for an International theatrical release in India, UK, and North America on February 23, 2024. The film dropped its trailer on January 30, and it has offered a sneak peek into the drama brewing ahead. Advocating equal opportunities for underprivileged children through football (or for Americans, soccer), A Game of Two Halves has a layered premise.

Plot and contents of the trailer of A Game of Two Halves

A Game of Two Halves follows Sanjay, essayed by Saaj Raja, a young British student, and his existential and identity crisis. After succumbing to the pressures of academia, he is forced to come down to Hyderabad and coach impoverished children on dusty fields. As they get into the groove of football, Sanjay finds himself unlocking his true potential in the dusty, gritty Indian fields where there is raw talent and blood-thumping energy.

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The trailer of A Game of Two Halves sees Sanjay transform from a disgruntled, heartbroken man, who had dreamt of going to the United States and marrying the white girl of his dreams, to a responsible coach, who both uplifts and scolds and protects his team, while finding joy in his team’s victory. A tale of self-exploration, both on and off field, the game of life for Sanjay can only be won if he is victorious in both the halves.

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Cast of A Game of Two Halves

A Game of Two Halves stars a highly-talented cast, featuring the likes of Saaj Raja (Marvel’s Eternals), Harish Khanna (12th Fail), Swaroopa Ghosh (Piku), Lucy Jackson (The Innocents), Nikkita Chadha (Barbie), Pawan Chopra (Asur), Sachin Chaudhary (Sacred Games), Sudha Bhuchar (The Long Goodbye ), Chizzy Akudolu (Man vs. Bee), and Rajiv Kumar Aneja (Tiger Nageswara Rao).

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