Anton is an aspiring boxer. He hopes to continue the legacy of his
older brother Saul, who was given a chance to escape poverty by joining a
competition in the city but later faced tragedy. Against his mother’s
wishes, Anton leaves their small fishing town to pursue boxing in Manila
where he unravels the ugly truth of the brutal sport.Ginhawa is a finely made sports drama that takes us to the closer look and reflection of the journey of an aspiring athlete in the Philippines. The film is unpredictable and it is not what you think it is as the typical success story of a boxer and gears up to the unexpected premise. Ginhawa, more than a boxing film, is indeed a portrayal of poverty and incurable system of corruption. I love how it did not romanticize the harsh reality that we live in and it shows that boxing is not just a sport but also could be a form of human trafficking. The dark and colorless look and cinematography of the film is commendable for matching the story and will make you feel the dirt and filth of the narrative. Andrew Ramsay is a promising actor in this film supported by great supporting actors, Ruby Ruiz, Rolando Inocencio and Dido Dela Paz. So if you want to see a different kind of sports FIlipino film, you may consider watching Ginhawa.
My Verdict: 3.5/5
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