Maris Racal stars in the upcoming film "Sunshine." Photo: Handout 

MANILA — Kapamilya actress Maris Racal's upcoming film "Sunshine" will have its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

According to a release, "Sunshine" is included in the festival's Centrepiece section along with 43 titles from countries like Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and USA.

The Centrepiece section "honors and celebrates global cinematic achievements, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in a dynamic array of contemporary films."

"The program is a reflection of TIFF’s commitment to providing an elevated platform for international cinema, acclaimed titles from festivals around the globe, highly anticipated premieres from Canadian and international talents, and the latest work of influential filmmaking luminaries," it added.

Director Antoinette Jadaone expressed her gratitude for the film's new milestone.

"It’s out!!!! SUNSHINE’s world premiere is at TIFF (Centrepiece section) ... sorry na ma first time ko ... thank you everybody who helped me develop and make this," Jadaone said.

The 49th Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 5 to 15.

"Sunshine" follows the story of a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant on the week of the national team tryouts. On her way to a seller of illegal abortion drugs, she meets "a mysterious girl who eerily talks and thinks like her."

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