Rise

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Tongayi ChirisaCoach Tobias

Sikhanyiso Ngwenya

Sikhanyiso NgwenyaRise

Edmet Dube

Edmet DubeGodknows / Lead Bully

Kelvin Taliana

Kelvin TalianaFortune (Boxer 2)

Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda

Cilemeko Tickey MudendaNever (Boxer 1)

Tobias Mupfuti

Tobias MupfutiCoach Tobias Body Double

Prudence Mubaiwa

Prudence MubaiwaNurse

Samson Mdimba

Samson MdimbaKnocked out boxer

Phineas Makuvaza

Phineas MakuvazaReferee

Charles Ndlovu

Charles NdlovuDoctor