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Punch is a New Zealand sports drama film written and directed by Welby Ings and starring Tim Roth. It is Ings' feature directorial debut.
Jan 6, 2023 · With Tim Roth, Jordan Oosterhof, Conan Hayes, Abigail Laurent. 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.
- (1.4K)
- Drama, Romance, Sport
- Welby Ings
- 2023-01-06
In Theaters and On Demand March 10thDebuted at the New Zealand Film Festival, with US Premiere at Palm Springs 2023. Directed by Welby IngsStarring: Tim Roth...
- 1 min
- 42.6K
- Dark Star Pictures Trailers
In the town Stan is treated like a joke but he has given everything to see his son gain professional status and escape the brutality of his small world. As Jim begins to rethink why he is fighting...
- (18)
- Tim Roth
- Welby Ings
- Blueskin Films Ltd.
Punch - Seventeen-year-old Jim (Jordan Oosterhof) is a promising boxer, training under the exacting eye of his alcoholic father Stan (renowned English actor Tim Roth). Life outside the ring gets complicated when Jim forms a friendship with an outcast takatāpui Māori schoolmate, Whetu (Conan Hayes).
Punch. 2022. 98min. Feature. Watch film. Synopsis: 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 boy, Whetu, forces him to confront the truth about his sexuality, and choose his own future. Show more. Status: Complete, Released. Genre:
Jun 15, 2023 · Punch is an enthralling boxing drama. The film explores the complexities of sexuality and growing intimacy within a working-class environment with powerful storytelling and nuanced characters. The picture is recommended not only for LGBTQ shelves but also for international cinema collections.
