Beyond the confines of professional arenas, dazzling lights, and pristine fields, there’s an alternative world of soccer. Hidden in alleyways, side streets, and on concrete courts, people engage in spontaneous matches. Each nation has its own term for this. In the U.S., it’s known as “pick-up soccer.” In Trinidad, they call it “taking a sweat.” In England, it’s referred to as “having a kick-about.” In Brazil, the term is “pelada,” which translates to “naked”—a game stripped to its essentials. This is the form of soccer played by anyone, anywhere, offering a glimpse into lives across the globe. “Pelada” is a documentary that follows Luke and Gwendolyn, two former college soccer stars who never quite reached the professional level. Unwilling to let go of the game, they embark on a journey, pursuing soccer wherever it leads. From inmates in Bolivia to illicit brewers in Kenya, from freestyle players in China to women playing in hijabs in Iran, “Pelada” tells the story of those who play the game.