Punch

Punch

2022 · 99 min · EN · 5.6 (40 votes)
Dir. Welby Ings · Starring Tim Roth, Jordan Oosterhof, Conan Hayes, Abigail Laurent, Karl Willetts, Connor Johnston · Music David Long

“Love is worth the fight.”

Drama

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.

VIBE

A tender, melancholic slow-burn that explores the quiet intensity of first love and the heavy weight of expectation. It's a poignant journey of self-discovery, beautifully capturing the internal conflict of embracing one's true identity against societal pressures, leaving you with a sense of hopeful introspection.

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