Maggie, the main character of the movie, is a young woman from a poor family who has dreamed of becoming a professional boxer since she was a child. At a boxing gym, she meets Frankie, an experienced but disillusioned trainer, who is initially reluctant to train Maggie, but her perseverance and determination eventually impress him, and Frankie then agrees to train Maggie, and in the course of the training process, a deep mentor-pupil relationship is established between Frankie and Maggie. In the course of training, Frankie and Maggie build a strong mentor-pupil relationship, and Maggie gradually makes her mark in the boxing ring. However, an unexpected match changes their destiny, and pushes the movie to a heartbreaking conclusion.
The ending of the movie is heartbreaking and sadistic, but it is this tragic ending that gives the movie its impact and depth, allowing the audience to reflect on the meaning of life, the impermanence of fate, and the complexity of love and sacrifice in the midst of emotion and sadness.
2004 / USA / Drama Sports / Clint Eastwood / Clint Eastwood Hilary Swank
The aging Frankie (Clint Eastwood) is a famous boxing trainer whose protégé has a brilliant record in the ring.
Frankie’s relationship with his daughter has been frozen for a long time because he has been too devoted to his boxing career to care about his family, and he has been trapped in a long period of self-absorption and depression.
One day, a woman with a strong interest in boxing, Maggie (Hilary Swank), walks into the gym and asks Frankie to be his disciple.
The steely determination softens Frankie, and he finally decides to train Maggie to become an outstanding female boxer.
Though the road is hard, the duo’s silent bonding during training and matches soothes Frankie’s heart with affection, and Maggie makes her way to the ring.
Courage and dreams allow them to let go of the pain of the past, with new strength in their hearts.
This movie won the 77th Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
