2025 0h 22m · Drama · ★ 10.0

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A charismatic young boy who lives on a rubbish dump in Zimbabwe must convince a reclusive boxing coach to teach him to fight in order to find safety and strength in a world that has left him behind.

Director Jessica J. Rowlands

Screenplay Jessica J. Rowlands

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Tongayi Chirisa

Coach Tobias

Sikhanyiso Ngwenya

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Edmet Dube

Godknows / Lead Bully

Kelvin Taliana

Fortune (Boxer 2)

Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda

Never (Boxer 1)

Tobias Mupfuti

Coach Tobias Body Double

Prudence Mubaiwa

Nurse

Samson Mdimba

Knocked out boxer

Phineas Makuvaza

Referee

Charles Ndlovu

Doctor

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Status Released

Original Language en

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Revenue $0

Keywords

africa coming of age woman director zimbabwe boxing inspirational tribeca sport

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