Guys & Balls (2004)

In the quaint town where golden-haired Ecki, the baker's son, was once the beloved local hero, everything changes in a heartbeat. When his soccer teammates discover his secret - he's gay - the pitch transforms from a field of dreams to a battleground of scorn and ridicule. Abruptly dismissed from his team, Ecki decides to turn this foul into a goal. He embarks on a journey to Dortmund, a city pulsating with diversity, with a plan to assemble an all-gay soccer team. His mission - to return to his hometown and challenge his former mates in a game that would echo louder than any whistle, a game to prove who the real men are. As Ecki navigates through the vibrant gay scene of Dortmund, his parents back home face a test of their own. The town's taunting gay jokes and derisive laughter ricochet off their bakery's walls, forcing Ecki's gruff father to grapple with his son's orientation and the thought of shuttering the family business that kneaded their lives together. From the heartbreak of rejection to the triumph of self-acceptance, "Guys & Balls" is a spirited journey of courage and determination. It's a story that kicks the ball of prejudice out of the field, replacing it with a vibrant spectrum of acceptance and unity. The game is no longer just about victory, but a testament to the enduring spirit of the underdogs and the true meaning of being a team.

Guys & Balls is a comedy movie featuring Maximilian Brückner and directed by Sherry Hormann.

It is possible to rent Guys & Balls on Spectrum On Demand.