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The Prodigy (2005)

“Sometimes what you are looking for... is looking for you.”

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Free

Plot

In the high-stakes underworld, "The Prodigy" throws Truman Fisher, a minor enforcer, into a ruthless battle with a legendary assassin known only as Rains. Selected against his will, Truman is thrust into a chilling journey of self-discovery, forced to confront his own capacity for violence and empathy amidst relentless turbulence and sorrow. Rains, revered and feared among Truman's colleagues, makes his dramatic entrance during a tense encounter with a rival gang's defector, igniting chaos and bloodshed. This jolting encounter forces Truman to question his role within his violent microcosm, awakening to the realization of other, dominant forces at play, ones he can barely comprehend. Truman soon recognizes Rains as the most formidable of these entities. Rains' abrupt intrusion into Truman's life marks the beginning of a meticulously orchestrated sequence of events. The sadistic assassin coerces Truman into a reluctant detective role by abducting his boss's nephew, compelling him to rally an assortment of underworld contacts to locate his adversary. However, Rains' game is far more insidious than simply terrifying the low-level criminals. He threatens Truman's dreams of escaping his bleak existence with his love, Nicki, and even endangers Truman's few loyal friends. He also stirs a lethal confusion among Truman's enemies and allies alike, exploiting his own mythical status to shroud his existence in enigma. As Truman grapples to uncover the identity of his elusive enemy, he is equally consumed by understanding why he has been singled out as Rains' target, and disturbingly, his muse. "The Prodigy" is a relentless dance of cat and mouse that explores the depths of human nature and the struggle to find one's place in the grand scheme of life.

Where to watch The Prodigy?

The Prodigy is an action movie featuring Diana Lee Inosanto and directed by William Kaufman.

The Prodigy is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.