Fighter (2021)

Other name: 파이터, Paiteo

Description:

"Fighter" introduces Ji Na, a North Korean refugee, as she navigates her new life in South Korea after months of social adjustment. Settling into a small Seoul studio, her primary mission is to earn enough money to reunite with her father. Despite working tirelessly, Ji Na faces significant discrimination, which constantly thwarts her efforts to save the necessary funds.

A twist of fate occurs when a broker offers her a cleaning position at a boxing gym. It is within this unexpected environment that Ji Na’s perspective begins to shift. Observing the intense training and unwavering confidence of the young female boxers, she experiences a profound internal awakening. This powerful sight ignites a fiery determination within her, suggesting that the boxing ring might just be the arena where she can truly fight for her future and her family. The film explores her resilience, the battle against societal prejudice, and the discovery of her own formidable strength.

Director: Jero Yoon [윤재호]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Sports