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:
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
Rise (2025) Short Film Trailer
