Drama · Zimbabwe · 2025 · 22m

Rise

Rise poster
Director
Jessica J. Rowlands
Cast
Tongayi Chirisa as Coach Tobias Sikhanyiso Ngwenya as Rise Edmet Dube as Godknows / Lead Bully Kelvin Taliana as Fortune (Boxer 2) Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda as Never (Boxer 1) Tobias Mupfuti as Coach Tobias Body Double
Crew
Jacques Naudé — Director of Photography Jessica J. Rowlands — Screenplay Joe Njagu — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Rise — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
africacoming of agewoman directorzimbabweboxinginspirationaltribecasport
Key Collaborators
Jessica J. Rowlands Director Jacques Naudé Director of Photography Jessica J. Rowlands Screenplay Joe Njagu Producer
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