The Optimists

2013 | 92 minutes | 6.7 ★ (9)

The Optimists
  • Overview

    A documentary about an unusual volleyball team in Hamar, Norway, with ladies aged from 66 to 98. Now they are up for their first match, after 30 years of training.

  • Release Date

    22 August 2013

  • DirectingGunhild Magnor
  • Budget

    $780,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

  • Stars

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