Haymaker

Haymaker

3.2IMDb Score
Released:2021-01-29
Duration:83 min
Director:Nick Sasso
Actors:Nomi Ruiz, Nick Sasso, D. B. Sweeney, Udo Kier, John Ventimiglia
Production:Hood River Entertainment

Overview:

Haymaker follows a retired Muay Thai fighter working as a bouncer, who rescues an alluring transgender performer from a nefarious thug, eventually becoming her bodyguard, protector, and confidant. The relationship leads Sasso's character to make an unexpected return to fighting, risking not only his relationship, but his life. Its a story about human dignity and love.

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