Inspired by the experience of a friend of the filmmakers, short documentary The Man Outside shines a light on a gap in New Zealand criminal law. A young woman, “May” (voiced by Meg Robinson), recounts living in fear after a former boyfriend began stalking and harassing her at her home. May and her flatmates seek police help after he breaks a trespass notice, but their pleas go unheeded. May’s true story of domestic violence is told by actors in a mix of verbatim storytelling and dramatic re-enactments. In 2025, the New Zealand Government introduced new legislation to combat cases of stalking and harassment.