Maris Racal’s ‘Sunshine’ to hit theaters in July, gets R-16 rating
Maris Racal. Image: Instagram/@animastudiosph, @project8projects, @cloudyduckpictures
After making the rounds at film festivals in various parts of the globe, Maris Racal’s movie “Sunshine” will be released in theaters with an R-16 rating.
The film’s premiere was announced on Project 8 Projects’ social media platforms on Tuesday, June 3. The exact date, however, has yet to be revealed.
“There are no cuts. As long as you’re 16 years old, you can watch the movie “Sunshine.” Coming soon in Philippine cinemas this July 2025,” the post read.
NO CUTS PO TAYO OPO! Basta 16 years old pataas puwedeng puwede manood ng #SunshineMovie. COMING SOON IN PHILIPPINE CINEMAS THIS JULY 2025 ☀️ pic.twitter.com/5clLLyCLbP
— Project 8 Projects (@project8proj) June 3, 2025
Written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone, “Sunshine” tells the story of an aspiring gymnast (Racal) who discovers she’s pregnant during the tryouts week for the national team. She finds herself deciding whether to have her pregnancy terminated or to keep her baby.
It also stars Elijah Canlas, Xyriel Manabat, Meryll Soriano, Jennica Garcia, and Annika Co.
“Sunshine” was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Palm Springs Film Festival, and the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), where it won the Crystal Bear for Best Film.
In a brief interview in October 2024, Jadaone explained that she wanted to focus on bringing the film to international festivals before its premiere in the Philippines. /edv
