Rise

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

Cast: Tongayi Chirisa, Sikhanyiso Ngwenya, Edmet Dube, Kelvin Taliana, Cilemeko Tickey Mudenda, Tobias Mupfuti, Prudence Mubaiwa, Samson Mdimba

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.