Shadowboxer (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Lee Daniels
Writer: Will Rokos
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Lee Daniels Entertainment, Teton Films
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: hitman, labor pain, mission of murder, stepmother
Story
Shadowboxer follows Mikey and Rose, two professional assassins who are also lovers. Rose once knew Mikey's father. During a hit job for a ruthless gangster, Rose hesitates to kill the pregnant girlfriend of their target and instead delivers her baby. Mikey agrees to help protect both mother and child. However, as Rose begins to weaken from cancer, Mikey becomes the breadwinner for this unconventional family. Their peaceful existence is threatened when tranquility proves temporary.
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'.
