The film received mixed reviews from critics, who criticised the screenplay and story pacing but highly praised Tonkin's performance, which was nominated for Best Actress at the 14th AACTA Awards.
A washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow is faced with a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior.
Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian criticised the film's "borderline laboured" screenplay and dialogue, and pointed out issues with its pacing, stating "the structure drifts and you don't get a strong sense the drama is escalating and the stakes increasing."
He however praised the "compelling performances" of Howle and Tonkin, stating the latter "brings a weary, baggy-eyed melancholia that’s quite interesting; you can feel her nudging the drama towards a heavier and moodier key.
[6] Cris Kennedy of Inner East Review and Sandra Hall of Sydney Morning Herald were more positive towards the film overall; both also drew particular attention to Tonkin's performance.