Shadowboxer (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Lee Daniels
Writer: Will Rokos
Summary
Shadowboxer is a 2005 American thriller directed by Lee Daniels, blending elements of action, drama, and suspense. The film centers around Mikey and Rose, two professional assassins navigating a complex relationship as lovers and partners in crime. The story takes an unexpected turn when Rose, who once knew Mikey's father, spares the life of a pregnant woman during a hit job, leading them to protect both mother and child. As Rose battles cancer, Mikey steps into the role of provider for this makeshift family. Keywords associated with the film include 'hitman', 'labor pain', 'mission of murder', and 'stepmother'.