Sunshine

by Antoinette Jadaone

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The young and talented gymnast Sunshine is admired by all the other aspiring members of the national gymnastics team, a spot she practically has secured. But during training, her perfect form falters. She realizes that she might be pregnant, which could endanger her career. Desperate but determined to continue pursuing her dreams as a gymnast, Sunshine seeks solutions in the darker corners of the market and, at the same time, encounters a mysterious young woman who seems to know more about her than she knows herself.
 

 



FILM DETAILS

Philippines · 2025 · 92 min · Drama

Original language: Filipino

Themes: Women's visibility, Reproductive rights, Children’s & teen’s rights, Female body

 



AVAILABLE TERRITORIES

Worldwide (excl. Asia Pacific, North America, UK&I, Netherlands, Nordics, Philippines, Russia, Belarus)

Festivals and Awards

Berlin International Film Festival 2025 — Crystal Bear for Best Film, Generation 14plus

Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2024 — Jury Special Mention (Main Competition), Geber Award

Austin Asian American Film Festival 2024 – Narrative Feature Jury Award, Narrative Feature Audience Award

CREDITS

Director and screenwriter: Antoinette Jadaone

Producers: Geo Lomuntad, Dan Villegas, Bianca Balbuena

Cinematography: Pao Orendain

Key cast: Maris Racal, Elijah Canlas, Xyriel Manabat, Jennica Garcia, Annika Co, Meryll Soriano

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