'One Always Returns', Atlético Nacional's first film: the story of a passion that turned around

'One Always Returns,' this feature-length documentary and fiction film showcases the passion, reconnection, and transformation of five fans . This story narrates their love for Atlético Nacional and how, despite the team going through one of its worst crises, they continued to support it.

This film is a moving, family-friendly, and entertaining blend that reflects how football can become a driving force of happiness, community, and collective meaning.

"This film represents who we are as fans: people who feel, who suffer, and who celebrate as a community. Seeing our history on film is a source of pride ," said Sebastián Arango Botero, Club President.

Soccer is more than a sport; for many, it unites families, touches hearts, and can even restore lost happiness. That's what the Ríos brothers wanted to show with this film.

They're not just Atlético Nacional fans, they also suffered through the team's crisis a few years ago, but they maintained their faith that they would become champions again.

“The second half of 2024 was an exciting time for the Club that truly deserved to be brought to the big screen, but without limiting it to a documentary. That's why we decided to make something more narrative and came up with this format that combines reality with the fiction represented by our diverse fan base, with whom everyone will identify. We created a beautiful, family-friendly film that offers a profound reflection on the relationship between fans and teams, and that celebrates football as a common ground,” says Camilo Ríos, the film's director and co-writer.

This feature film is not only a tribute to the most decorated team in Colombian soccer, but also to all those fans who were always there for us during the toughest moments.

This documentary and fiction feature appearances by Colombian soccer icons such as Francisco Maturana, David Ospina, and Edwin Cardona ; testimonials from key figures in the club, including its president, shareholders, and technical and sporting directors; and performances by some real-life figures.

The show also featured actor Silvio Plaza, who plays "Pecho frío" (Cold Chest); Linda Beltrán, as "Francisca," owner of the store "La verdolaga" (The Verdolaga); and natural actors Pablo Guzmán, "Maxi" (Maxi); Melissa Agudelo, "Manuela" (Manuela); and Johan Santiago, "Chirolo" (Chirolo).

The film officially opens in theaters nationwide on August 14, and pre-orders are now available through theaters' digital platforms, websites, and mobile apps.

Five disillusioned fans each find different reasons to reconnect with their greatest source of joy: their passion for Atlético Nacional, as the club transforms from the ground up and achieves incredible results in a historic semester.

A fun, emotional, and thrilling family film that explores how the relationship between fans and the team is a source of joy for individuals, families, and communities, and is also the key to a sports institution's success. A film that invites reflection on calm competition, the social role of football, and the meaning of being a fan.

DIGITAL REACH EDITORIAL