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Jon Matthews is a struggling small-town middle-weight boxer who finds himself battling his greatest fight yet when he's forced to compete with his own rapidly deteriorating health and the realization that he and his family are incapable of rising above imminent financial debt. But with strong family morals and the determination to never submit to life's challenges, Jon enters the boxing ring again for the great title match of his career, for the love of his family and for triumph of the human spirit. If you risk nothing, you risk everything.

Shot in just four days, in three cities, on an estimated budget of $2,600 (Canadian).

The character of the Eddie Yang (played by Alan Tam) was recast only a day before shooting when the original actor was fired. The character, originally named Phillip Savauge, had to be completely changed to suit Tam when he came on board, from his physical description to his character name.

Paul Fowles, who plays Coach Murray Tudeski, had worked with writer/producer/co-director Morgan Muscat previously on the short film 'Botched'. Muscat insisted that Fowles be the only actor to be considered for the role of Tudeski and he got his wish.

The role of Charly Matthews, played by 10-year-old 'Rebecca Leonard', was originally written for a male actor. After agreeing to let Leonard audition for the role despite the obvious gender difference, Morgan Muscat and director 'Shawn Robertshaw' agreed to cast her in the role after an impressive audition.


Cast overview:
Dan Fox Dan Fox - Jon Matthews
Natalie Kulesza Natalie Kulesza - Miranda Matthews
Paul Fowles Paul Fowles - Coach Murray Tudeski
Rebecca Leonard Rebecca Leonard - Charly Matthews
Robert Nolan Robert Nolan - Dr. Campbell
Alan Tam Alan Tam - Eddie Yang
Christian Lattman Christian Lattman - Bank Manager
John C. Warwick John C. Warwick - Referee
Morgan Muscat Morgan Muscat - The Corner Man
Mandy Magnan Mandy Magnan - Ring Girl
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