Redbelt (2008)

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, a beacon of principle stands amidst the chaos - Mike Terry, a dedicated jujitsu instructor. Fueled by idealism and a profound sense of honor, Mike adamantly shuns the lucrative lure of the fighting ring, viewing it as a degradation of his craft. While his Brazilian wife, Sondra, whose family thrives in the fight promotion business, yearns to see him compete and bring home the gold, Mike's devotion lies with training promising fighters like Joe Collins, a diligent police officer. One fateful rainy night, the course of Mike's life takes an unexpected turn. Laura Black, a stressed lawyer, stumbles into his dojo and accidentally discharges Joe's pistol, shattering the academy's front window. With funds scarce and the incident unreported, repairing the damage seems an impossible feat. Sensing an opportunity in an unlikely place, Mike ventures into a bar in search of Sondra's brother for a loan. Instead, he crosses paths with the charismatic action movie star, Chet Frank. After rescuing Chet from a brawl, a deep bond forms between them. Grateful for Mike's intervention, Chet invites him and Sondra to a lavish dinner, gifting Mike a golden watch - a token that unwittingly ensnares them both in a web of complications. When Mike's golden watch is stolen and his innovative idea of handicap fighting is pilfered by ruthless gamblers, their world begins to spiral. Simultaneously, Sondra's business venture with Chet's wife goes awry, resulting in a crushing debt of $30,000. As the walls of their lives close in, Mike faces a bitter reality. The ring, which he has always despised, now seems to be the only way out of their financial abyss. In a world where principle is often overshadowed by pragmatism, will Mike surrender his ideals to the unforgiving tide of circumstance? Redbelt explores this profound journey, where honor and survival stand on the precipice of a brutal fighting ring.

Redbelt is a drama movie featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor.

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