Between gold and a life, who would ‘Sunshine’ choose?

Antoinette Jadaone’s sports drama questions society’s norms

- ZOOM IN RICA AREVALO

"Ayoko maging nanay (I do not want to be a mom)," insists Sunshine (Maris Racal) when confronted by the pastor father of her boyfriend.

Strong words from a tough woman who dreams of competing in the SEA Games, World Artistic Gymnastics Competitions, and the Olympics.

Time is running out for this rhythmic gymnast that even her coach (Meryll Soriano) informs her that this might be her last chance at the Olympics. Her weight is being scrutinized. Her focus is being questioned.

“Iwan sa labas ang problema (Leave your problems out of this training),” blurts coach. Deep inside, emotionally and physically, Sunshine is a mess. Her boyfriend (Elijah Canlas) refuses to take responsibility. Her unplanned pregnancy is causing her stress. This would interrupt her life goal, which is to stay on the national team and compete abroad.