Rise

Story

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.

Director

Jessica J. Rowlands

Writers

Jessica J. Rowlands

Language

English

Country

Zimbabwe

Release date

8 June 2025

Ensemble

Cast

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  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