Rookie

Aug 4, 2023

1h 34m

★ 7.2

Overview

An awkward 6-footer teen is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly when the Catholic school she transferred to did not have a basketball team. Everything changes when she meets their star player.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

ANIMA

Project 8 Projects

Cinemalaya Foundation

Film Development Council of the Philippines

Rookie Trailers

Cast

Ace Asuncion

Pat Tingjuy

Jana Ramos

Aya Fernandez

Coach Jules

Agot Isidro

Ace's Mom

Che Ramos

Coach Kel

Mikoy Morales

Herself

Alyssa Valdez

Volleyball Camp Coach

Tots Carlos

Volleyball Camp Coach

Ara Galang

Player Tomas

Jelaica Gajero

Volleyball Player

Casiey Dongallo

Coach

Obet Vital

Dad

Simon Ibarra

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