Rookie Movie Details:
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Genre | Comedy Drama Romance Sports |
| Release date | August 5, 2023 |
| Running time | 1hr 35min |
| Age rating | PG |
| Starring | Pat Tingjuy Aya Fernandez Agot Isidro |
| Directed by | Samantha Lee |
| Screenplay by | Natts Jadaone |
| Produced by | Jan Pineda |
| Cinematography by | Choice Israel |
| Edited by | Ilsa Malsi |
| Music by | Len Calvo |
| Production Company | ANIMA Studios |
| Distributor |
Rookie Movie Cast & Characters:
- Pat Tingjuy as Ace
- Aya Fernandez as Jana
- Agot Isidro as Coach Jules
- Mikoy Morales as Coach Kel
- Che Ramos as Ace’s mother
- Alyssa Valdez as herself (cameo role)
Storyline:
The high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever.
About Rookie Movie:
Rookie is a Philippine independent LGBT coming-of-age sports film directed by Samantha Lee and written by Natts Jadaone. It stars Pat Tingjuy, Aya Fernandez, and Agot Isidro. The film is about an awkward teenager who joins the volleyball team and falls for the volleyball team captain.
Rookie was released on August 4, 2023.
