Opening Night Gala - United

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Cinequest is thrilled to present the United States Premiere of director Magnus Martens' magnificent United, an inspiring tale of becoming a hero when you're the underdog. Childhood sweethearts, K?re and Anna, have been living together for years in a small town in Western Norway. They have no children, no dog, no cat, no goldfish and no hamster. K?re has always had two dreams: to play professional soccer and to marry Anna at Old Trafford. At age 26, K?re is still with Anna, but he is merely holding a warehouse job at the local shipyard and coaching a group of little league level kids-a has-been that never was. Even worse, when his old rival, Stian, returns as a successful business big shot to save the shipyard, K?re is confronted with possibly losing his job and the fact that Anna has had about enough of his lack of initiative. Can K?re become the man he has always dreamed of being? Director Magnus Martens' magnificent United is a romantic comedy that will have you rooting for K?re on his own personal field of dreams. It's time for football, dreams about love, rivalry and Western Norway at its best. After the film, please join Cinequest, filmmakers and special guests for a spectacular Opening Night Gala party featuring appetizers, desserts, cocktails and entertainment in the San Jose Ballroom at the San Jose Marriott.