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Rise

10.0Jun 8, 20250h 22mDrama

Directed by Jessica J. Rowlands

Written by Jessica J. Rowlands

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.

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Cast

Tongayi Chirisa

Tongayi Chirisa

Coach Tobias

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Sikhanyiso Ngwenya

Rise

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Edmet Dube

Godknows / Lead Bully

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Kelvin Taliana

Fortune (Boxer 2)

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Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda

Never (Boxer 1)

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Tobias Mupfuti

Coach Tobias Body Double

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Prudence Mubaiwa

Nurse

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Samson Mdimba

Knocked out boxer

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Phineas Makuvaza

Referee

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Charles Ndlovu

Doctor