Sunshine - CinemAsia + introduction • Nederlands Filmhuis Denhaag

Antoinette JADAONE

Sunshine - CinemAsia

Teen gymnast Sunshine’s Olympic dream is jeopardised by an unplanned pregnancy. While seeking an abortion, she meets a mysterious girl who challenges her, forcing her to confront her fears, dreams, and life-changing decisions.

Young and talented, teenage gymnast Sunshine is admired by her fellow aspiring athletes as she prepares to compete for a spot on the national team. Her lifelong dream of making it to the Olympics and earning a college scholarship is suddenly threatened when she discovers she is pregnant. Overcome by fear but still determined to pursue her dream, Sunshine contemplates abortion. In her search for abortifacients, she encounters a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks just like her. This unsettling meeting shakes Sunshine to her core, as the girl challenges her decisions and forces her to confront her fears, ambitions, and the gravity of her choices.

The poignant performance of rising star Maris RACAL brings the troubled athlete to life with deep emotion and authenticity. Under Antoinette JADAONE’s direction, the film delivers a powerful, nuanced portrayal of the tragic reality faced by many young women in a conservative, religious society where abortion remains virtually inaccessible.

WARNING: This film contains depictions of sexual violence.

On May 9, the film will be briefly introduced.

CinemAsia 2025

This film is part of CinemAsia on Tour 2025 and will be screening from May 9 to 11 at Filmhuis Den Haag. CinemAsia is the gateway to Asian cinema in the Netherlands. The diverse festival program ranges from major Asian blockbusters to independent films and inspiring documentaries that reflect a rapidly changing Asia. Additionally, CinemAsia serves as a creative platform that enhances the visibility of Asian communities in the media and encourages diversity in storytelling within Dutch media and society.

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Regisseur Antoinette JADAONE
Cast Maris RACAL, Annika CO, Jennica GARCIA
Land Filipijnen
Taal Filipijns
Ondertiteling Engels
Speelduur 91 min

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