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Punch

2022
98min
Feature
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.

Status: 
Complete, Released
Genre: 
Drama
Sales Agent: 
The Yellow Affair
Distributor: 
Vendetta Films

Credits:

Directed by: 
Screenplay by: 
Crew: 
Kaiārahi Māori
Production Designer
Costume Designer
Music by
Festival/Awards: 
2022: Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival – First Feature Competition, Palm Springs International Film Festival – Queer Cinema Programme / 2023: Glasgow Film Festival – In Competition, Audience Award, BIF&AST Bari International Film & TV Festival – International Panorama Competition, Tofifest International Film Festival, Two Riversides Film and Art Festival