Ray of the Sun
Synopsis
At 24 years old, Manny sets foot in the United States for the first time. This short story recounts a pivotal moment when Manny walked into Wildcard Boxing Gym and met legendary trainer Freddie Roach. It marks the beginning of their iconic partnership and chronicles Manny's journey from an unknown fighter to one of boxing's all-time greats.
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World Premiere @ Big Apple Film Festival
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Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Emanuel Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Griarte
- Original Title
- Ray of the Sun
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Stellar City Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Emanuel Smith
Kurt Griarte
Lawrence Hwang
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Emanuel Smith
Director
Kurt Griarte
Writer
Lawrence Hwang
Producer
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What is Ray of the Sun about?
At 24 years old, Manny sets foot in the United States for the first time. This short story recounts a pivotal moment when Manny walked into Wildcard Boxing Gym and met legendary trainer Freddie Roach. It marks the beginning of their iconic partnership and chronicles Manny's journey from an unknown fighter to one of boxing's all-time greats.
Who directed Ray of the Sun?
Ray of the Sun was directed by Christopher Emanuel Smith.
Who stars in Ray of the Sun?
The principal cast of Ray of the Sun includes Kurt Griarte, Anthony Mark Mancini, Daisy Lopez Esteban, Myk Alba, Herbert Mortera.
When was Ray of the Sun released and how long is it?
Ray of the Sun was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 8m.