#FIRSTLOOK: “SUNSHINE” TO GET TORONTO RELEASE APRIL.18, 2026

IndieCan Entertainment is excited to announce the award-winning film ‘Sunshine’ will make its theatrical debut in Toronto on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at the Cineplex Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas at 7pm.

The 2024 film tells the story of the titular Sunshine (Maris Racal), a young gymnast whose dreams of joining the Philippines’ national gymnastics team take a sharp turn when she discovers she is pregnant. As Sunshine confronts mounting pressures, she must also navigate the realities of a society where abortion remains illegal. Set against the backdrop of a conservative Catholic culture, ‘Sunshine’ offers a timely reflection on healthcare, reproductive justice, and the right to choose. 

Now arriving in North America for its theatrical release, ‘Sunshine’ has already garnered international acclaim. The film received the prestigious Crystal Bear Award for Best Film at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, captivated audiences at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival – where it premiered with three sold-out screenings – and was also featured at Siné Film Fest, Canada’s premier Filipino film festival. 

“We are beyond excited to return to Toronto for the theatrical release of ‘Sunshine’, ” says Jadaone. “Our film explores the challenges many women like Sunshine face, and the strength it takes to reclaim your agency. It was made with compassion, understanding, and hope for a more empathetic world. We are proud to make ‘Sunshine’ a part of Canada’s film landscape.” 

“‘Sunshine’ is a bold and deeply affecting film that confronts realities many are still afraid to talk about,” says Avi Federgreen, founder of IndieCan Entertainment. “It’s exactly the kind of story that sparks conversation, and we’re proud to bring it to audiences across Canada.”

Audiences can expect an emotionally resonant and thought-provoking experience from ‘Sunshine’, anchored by a breakout performance from Maris Racal that captures the quiet resilience and inner conflict of a young woman forced to make impossible choices. With Jadaone’s signature sensitivity and restraint, the film is both unflinching and compassionate, shining a light on realities often left unspoken while inviting meaningful conversation long after the credits roll.

Catch the premiere of ‘Sunshine’ on Saturday, April 18, 7:00 p.m, at Cineplex Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas. 

Date: April 18, 2026 

Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT

Location: Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas, 22 Lebovic Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 4V9

Tickets are now available for purchase here

#FIRSTLOOK” “SUNSHINE” WILL SCREEN AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2025

It was announced today that the award-winning film SUNSHINE (2000) will screen at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025 as a Cannes Classics Selection. Academy Award winning director István Szabó will be in attendance with award winning producer Robert Lantos at the special screening. The film recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and stars Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Rosemary Harris, Jennifer Ehle, Molly Parker, Deborah Kara Unger, William Hurt and Mark Strong. SUNSHINE was a Canada / Germany / Hungary co-production. It was recently restored by the NFI (National Film Institute Hungary), under the supervision of cinematographer Lajos Koltai.

SUNSHINE follows three generations of a Hungarian-Jewish family as they navigate anti-Semitism, assimilation, fascism, war, communism and revolution — with Ralph Fiennes playing his own son and grandson across all three eras. Sunshine debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival before going on to play in theatres across the world. It was nominated for three Golden Globes, including Best Picture, won three European Film Awards and Canada’s Genie Award for Best Picture.

“We are survivors of the tragedies of the 20th century in Central Europe, children and grandchildren of the persecuted and persecutors. This is the story of the Sunshine family,” says director István Szabó. “This film also gave me a friend, producer Robert Lantos, who read the script on a long flight and called me on the phone as soon as he landed: ‘We’re going to make this film together.’ I’m delighted that the National Film Institute’s film lab and film archive has restored Sunshine.”
**Quote in Hungarian below.

“In the 1990s, signs of resurgent Jew hatred surfaced throughout the Western World. This is what motivated Oscar winning director István Szabo and I to make a cautionary tale about the events that preceded World War II and paved the way for the Shoah,” says producer Robert Lantos. “For self evident reasons, this screening at Cannes could not be any more timely.”