The plot is the routine of a regular boxing story.
A boxer feels like he has developed limbs and a simple mind, and is always taken care of by his wife. This inherent defect cannot be solved by winning one more fight, so even the warmth is unsettling for no reason.
The daughter is extremely mature, and her eyes are full of drama, which is a bit too much. The worst thing is that his wife just died like that, and he didn't perform too much! This makes the film more like a story about a spoiled child who loses his support and then learns to be strong by himself. Boxing is not important.
Always thought that the opponent would eventually apologize for his wife's death in some way, and he didn't. The plot is really unimpressive.
However, the grief and self-deprecation of the wise coach after the boy was killed is very touching.
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