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Gensan Punch is a 2021 Philippine Japanese sports biographical film directed by Brillante Mendoza. Starring Shogen, Ronnie Lazaro and Kaho Minami, it is based on a true story that depicts Nao Tsuyama, a disabled athlete who refuses to let his artificial leg hinder his dream to become a professional boxer. It premiered at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on October 9, 2021.
Original Release
12/16/2021
US Release
04/14/2022
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Beauty Gonzalez | Melissa |
| Takuhei Kaneko | |
| Ronnie Lazaro | Coach Rudy / Coach “Rudy” |
| Kaho Minami | Nao's mother |
| Jun Nayra | Ben |
| Vince Rillon | Bon Jovi |
| Jeffrey Rowe | Nao's father |
| Shogen | Nao / Nao Tsuyama |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Beauty Gonzalez | Melissa |
| Takuhei Kaneko | |
| Ronnie Lazaro | Coach Rudy / Coach “Rudy” |
| Kaho Minami | Nao's mother |
| Jun Nayra | Ben |
| Vince Rillon | Bon Jovi |
| Jeffrey Rowe | Nao's father |
| Shogen | Nao / Nao Tsuyama |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Brillante Mendoza | Executive Producer |
| Simon Crowe | Executive Producer |
| Fumie Suzuki Lancaster | Executive Producer |
| Shigemi Sawa | Executive Producer |
| Shinichi Okada | Executive Producer |
| Krisma Fajardo | Producer |
| Takahiro Yamashita | Producer |
| Shogen | Producer |
