Synopsis
Santiago Torres, a thirteen year old boy from a humble background, becomes an American polo star. Going behind the scenes of this deliciously rich and exciting sport, the film shows how raw talent, guts and determination can overcome all the odds.
Filmed in the United States, Mexico and Argentina, THE POLO KID is both an insight into the secret world of this glamorous sport and a detailed character study of a child prodigy – showing what it takes to succeed in an elite sport when you come from a poor background. The Polo Kid features exhilarating polo action from several of the world’s best players including: Adolfo Cambiaso, Mariano Aguerre, Mike Azzaro, Facundo Pieres, and the international model and polo player Nacho Figueras.
