Punch (2022)
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.
Director: Welby Ings
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Tim Roth as Stan |
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Jordan Oosterhof as Jim Richardson |
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Conan Hayes as Whetu |
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Abigail Laurent as Chelsea |
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Karl Willetts as Manager |
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Connor Johnston as Colin |
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Matt Hicks as Referee |
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Simon McConnon as Coach |
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Stephanie Cope as Lady in Sunglasses with Dog |
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Sage Klein as Amber |
| Production | Catherine Fitzgerald | Producer |
| Production | Robin Murphy | Producer |
| Writing | Welby Ings | Writer |
| Directing | Welby Ings | Director |
| Sound | James Hayday | Sound Designer |
| Camera | Matt Henley | Director of Photography |
| Sound | David Long | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sara Beale | Costume Designer |
| Production | Iain Aitken | Production Designer |
| Editing | Paul Maxwell | Editor |
| Crew | Matt Henley | Cinematography |