Heads up, GL fans! Samantha Lee’s sporty sapphic movie ‘Rookie’ is arriving on digital much sooner than expected.
Anima Studio and Project 8 Projects’ volleyball-themed film ‘Rookie’ will be available for digital release on October 19 as confirmed by Prime Video.
Lee’s film made its theatrical debut on August 5 at the 2023 Cinemalaya Film Festival where it snagged three awards including the Best Actress win for Pat Tingjuy, as well as the Audience Choice Award and Best Editing. It is also the second highest-grossing film, following the queer animated film, ‘Iti Mapukpukaw.’
‘Rookie’ follows the story of awkward 6-footer teen Asuncion, also known as Ace, (played by Tingjuy) who is forced to learn and play volleyball half-heartedly for the SL Angels when the Catholic school she transferred to does not have a basketball team due to homophobia from the nuns running the institution. Her whole life eventually changes when she meets the star player, Jana, played by Aya Fernandez (Stand-In Love), who is strong-headed and a little intense. Through training and bonding through the initiation of their coach, played by veteran actress Agot Isidro, the two eventually catch feelings.
