Jim, a 17-year-old boxer, is on the verge of a professional breakthrough, but his demanding coach and father, Stan, struggles with alcoholism. As Jim questions his motivations, he meets Whetu, a gay Maori boy who dreams of leaving their small town to become a musician. They navigate isolation, small-town boxing brutality, and anonymous queer bashing, leading Jim to discover what it means to be a gay man and redefine what it means to be strong.
Punch
A young fighter's path to professional success is altered by a chance encounter with a charismatic Maori boy who probes his identity and motivations.
