The Fighters

A scrappy, downbeat melodrama where family desperation pushes a proud woman into the sweaty, grueling world of wrestling.

Directed by

Jopi Burnama

Genres

Drama, Action, Crime

Starring

Eva Arnaz, Barry Prima, Diana Suarkom

Overview

Renny Basuki is a young woman and a former judo champion who, after her father's demise, tries to look after her impoverished family. When her younger brother is diagnosed with a deadly disease, she is desperate to afford his surgery costs. One day, Indra, a professional wrestling manager, offers Renny and her friend Mia to join a female wrestling troupe. They agree but Renny's mother disapproves her wrestling career.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, survival, politics, class

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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