Believe follows the story of Manchester-based 10-year-old Georgie Gallagher, a young girl who is struggling to cope with the recent loss of her mother. Despite being surrounded by her family and friends, Georgie finds solace in the unique power of football. She is a talented footballer, and dreams of playing for Manchester United, which was also her mother’s favourite team. However, her father, Matt Gallagher, a former footballer, now struggling to make ends meet as a window cleaner, doesn’t approve of Georgie’s passion for football, and thinks that she should focus on her studies instead.
One day, Georgie meets a stranger, a mysterious woman named Heidi, who claims to be a football scout for Manchester United. Impressed by Georgie’s skills on the pitch, she promises to help her fulfill her dream of playing for the club. But as they embark on their journey together, Georgie, her family and friends begin to suspect that Heidi may not be who she says she is, and that she may have her own hidden agenda.
As Georgie’s football journey unfolds, she also finds herself on a personal journey of self-discovery, learning to cope with her grief, and discovering hidden strengths and talents that she never knew she had. Along the way, she also learns valuable lessons about the true meaning of love, friendship, and the power of self-belief.
Believe is a heartwarming and inspiring movie that celebrates the power of football to bring people together, and the importance of finding one’s true self in times of crisis. It features a talented cast, including Brian Cox, Natascha McElhone, and young actress, Andrea Ka, who delivers a remarkable performance as Georgie. Directed by David Scheinmann, the movie is a must-watch for anyone who loves football, or is looking for a heartwarming story about love, loss, and self-discovery.