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Feature film — 2022

Punch (2022)

5.61h 39mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 41 votes.

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

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Director: Welby Ings

On screen

Cast & crew

Tim Roth as Stan

Tim Roth

Stan

Jordan Oosterhof as Jim Richardson

Jordan Oosterhof

Jim Richardson

Conan Hayes as Whetu

Conan Hayes

Whetu

A

Abigail Laurent

Chelsea

Karl Willetts as Manager

Karl Willetts

Manager

Connor Johnston as Colin

Connor Johnston

Colin

Matt Hicks as Referee

Matt Hicks

Referee

S

Simon McConnon

Coach

S

Stephanie Cope

Lady in Sunglasses with Dog

S

Sage Klein

Amber

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