HBO Asia Original Film GENSAN PUNCH has been confirmed to be premiering exclusively on HBO GO on 16 December 2021.
Inspired by the true story of Naozumi Tsuchiyama, GENSAN PUNCH is about Nao, a Japanese man with a prosthetic leg who dreams of becoming a professional boxer. While his skills may be undeniable, his condition leads him to fail “physical condition regulations” – rendering him unable to fight professionally. This leads him on a journey to the Philippines, where the so-called Gensan Quarter of General Santos City has long been renowned for producing athletes including legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao. The film tackles the issue of discrimination towards the disabled, especially in competitive sport.
Filmed in English, Japanese and Tagalog, GENSAN PUNCH was filmed in both the Philippines and Japan, and stars Shogen (Death Note; Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist), Ronnie Lazaro (Affliction; Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story), Kaho Minami (Dream Street; Hotaru), Beauty Gonzales (The Heiress; Angelito: Batang Ama) and Vince Rillon (3pol Trobol: Huli Ka Balbon!; Ang Probinsyano).
The award-winning sports film is created and written by Honee Alipio, produced by Takahiro Yamashita and Krisma Maclang Fajardo and executive produced by Brillante Mendoza, Simon Crowe and Fumie Suzuki Lancaster.
Stream GENSAN PUNCH from December 16, only on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at https://www.hbogoasia.my/ or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as RM23.30/month. Or access HBO GO via Astro. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
Credited to HBO GO.