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Nacho Libre
GERMANY · 2006

Nacho Libre

Jared Hess
underdog sports religious setting hidden identity poverty and charity romantic pursuit
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Synopsis

Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnación.

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