CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 22m

Rise

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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.

Directed byJessica J. Rowlands

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 22m
Language
EN
Released
June 8, 2025

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Rise (2025) Short Film Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Tongayi Chirisa

Tongayi Chirisa

Coach Tobias

Sikhanyiso Ngwenya

Rise

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

Creative team
Directed by
Jessica J. Rowlands
Written by
Jessica J. Rowlands
Produced by
Joe Njagu

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