This is a contemporary story set in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony, a young Italian-Australian boxer, is pushed to his limits by his father and coach, Joe, who hails from Sicily. Joe hopes that Anthony will achieve the success he himself aspired to in his youth. When Anthony meets Kate, he begins to see a life beyond violence and gradually loses his passion for boxing. In his conflict with his father, Anthony uncovers the painful past that has shaped Joe. The romantic time Anthony spends with Kate distances him further from the ideal of boxing, leading him to work as a bouncer in nightclubs to make a living. After a series of twists and turns, Anthony chooses once again to fight for his father and for honor.