"The stakes are sky high."

2022

1h 38m

7.8(5 votes)

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Pigeon masters from across the globe compete in the highest-stakes bird races on the planet. Fame, fortune and livelihoods rest on the wings of these feathered athletes in this hilarious and charming story.

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