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Punch

Punch

Strength to fight, courage to love.

2022•1h 39m•5.7/10
Drama

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5.7/10(34)

Jim is preparing for his first professional fight but begins to rethink his life's trajectory and his sexuality after tangling with Whetu, a gay Maori boy who spends his days in an old shack down by the beach.

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Production

Blueskin Films, Robin Murphy Productions, Vendetta Films, New Zealand Film Commission

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

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

Referee

Simon McConnon

Coach

Stephanie Cope

Lady in Sunglasses with Dog

Sage Klein

Amber

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