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Gensan Punch

2022 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza · Philippines · Contemporary Asian Cinema
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Cast

Shogen Ronnie Lazaro Beauty Gonzalez Kaho Minami Jun Nayra Vince Rillon

Credits

Written by: Honeylyn Joy Alipio
Produced by: Krisma Fajardo

Plot

Nao Tsuyama, a disabled athlete, refuses to let his articifical leg hinder his dream to become a professional boxer. His remarkable journey takes him from Japan to the Philippines, and specifically the celebrated ‘Gensan’ quarter which has spawned worldwide stars such as the legendary Manny Pacquiao.

Sinekatalog’s take

An underdog sports drama about a disabled boxer chasing a professional dream across borders. The inspiring premise is sincere, yet the storytelling is conventional and the pace uneven. Fans of boxing stories and feel-good perseverance tales may forgive its roughness.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 4.5 / 10 (102 votes)
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