Heavy Weight

Heavy Weight

Heavy Weight

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Heavy Weight

2016

0h 13m

5.0(9 votes)

Romance

Overview

When a talented new arrival begins using the local boxing club, Paris, a skilled fighter, is forced into an unexpected struggle with himself. A film about vulnerability in a hyper-masculine world that doesn't allow for it.

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4 featured cast members

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Chuku Modu

Chuku Modu

Paris

Jace Moody

Connor

Dean Christie

Gerry

Eddy Elsey

Noah

Creative team

Directed by: Jonny Ruff
Written by: Jace Moody
Chuku Modu
Produced by: Archie Pearch
Christian Proctor

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