Body Blow

Directed by Dean Francis

Written by Dean Francis

Produced by Ulysses Oliver, Ben Ferris, Timothy May & Dean Francis

JJ Splice, Breathless Films

Disgraced cop Aiden is thrust into Sydney’s neon-soaked gay district, where a chance encounter with Cody—a seductive bartender and sex worker—sparks a dangerous spiral. Blackmailed into working for Fat Frankie, a murderous drag queen mob boss, Aiden is drawn into a deadly heist and a twisted game of survival. As he battles desire, betrayal, and his own demons, Aiden must decide if redemption is worth the price of betrayal.

Starring Tim Pocock, Tom Rogers, Sacha Horler, Paul Capsis & Chris Haywood

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