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Failure: A Boxing Story

Failure: A Boxing Story

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Failure: A Boxing Story

"You're never gonna make it anywhere until you start actually trying"

2023

0h 10m

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Science Fiction

Overview

During a boxing match that could change his career forever, Oscar must also face his familial trauma if he's to stand a chance at achieving his dream.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Vang

Paul Vang

Oscar Li

Yuri Lowenthal

Yuri Lowenthal

Robot Commentator

Alaina Werlinger

Marissa

Luke Borchardt

Coach

Kip Hathaway

Rufus Crowley

Baron Brooks

James Li

Trae Gonzalez

Human Commentator

Maggie Roscher

Glove AI

Benjamin Erickson

Rufus' Coach

Alexa Rose

Alexa Rose

Club Member

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