Gensan Punch
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| Directed by | Brillante Mendoza |
| Written by | Honeylyn Joy Alipio |
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Production companies | Center Stage Productions Gentle Underground Monkeys |
| Distributed by | SC Films International |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Countries | Philippines Japan |
| Languages | English Filipino Cebuano Japanese |
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.