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Punch

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Punch

"Love is worth the fight."

2022

1h 39m

5.6(39 votes)

Drama

Overview

Seventeen-year old Jim is a small-town boxing hero who carries the hopes and dreams of his father Stan on his shoulders. His growing relationship with local takatāpui Māori boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future.

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Production Companies

Blueskin Films

Robin Murphy Productions

New Zealand Film Commission

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Stan

Jordan Oosterhof

Jordan Oosterhof

Jim Richardson

Conan Hayes

Conan Hayes

Whetu

Abigail Laurent

Chelsea

Karl Willetts

Karl Willetts

Manager

Connor Johnston

Connor Johnston

Colin

Matt Hicks

Matt Hicks

Referee

Simon McConnon

Coach

Stephanie Cope

Lady in Sunglasses with Dog

Sage Klein

Amber

Creative team

Directed by: Welby Ings
Written by: Welby Ings
Produced by: Robin Murphy
Catherine Fitzgerald

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