"Love is worth the fight." 22 November 2022 Drama 99 mins
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.
Watch the official Punch 2022 trailer in HD below.
Tim Roth as Stan
Jordan Oosterhof as Jim Richardson
Conan Hayes as Whetu
Abigail Laurent as Chelsea
Karl Willetts as Manager
Connor Johnston as Colin
Matt Hicks as Referee
Simon McConnon as Coach
Stephanie Cope as Lady in Sunglasses with Dog
Sage Klein as Amber
Catherine Fitzgerald Producer
Robin Murphy Producer
Welby Ings Writer
Welby Ings Director
James Hayday Sound Designer
Matt Henley Director of Photography
David Long Original Music Composer
Sara Beale Costume Designer
Iain Aitken Production Designer
Paul Maxwell Editor
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Australia 16 February 2023
Germany 07 September 2023
Estonia 22 November 2022
France 11 December 2023
United Kingdom 27 November 2023
Hong Kong 10 September 2023
Korea 04 November 2023
New Zealand 27 July 2022
Poland 02 August 2023
United States 10 March 2023
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