Film.com's FREE movie of the week is "Love the Hard Way." Oscar-winner Adrien Brody and Charlotte Ayanna star in this drama about a thief who falls for a curious, beautiful young woman. As their intimacy grows, a slick cop (Pam Greer) is closing in.
Lionel lives the good life: a steady job with Swiss Radio, a handsome boyfriend and a totally supportive family. But still, something is missing. Tales of the American western frontier help him fill the void. Suddenly, he finds out that his ancestors may, in fact, be Polish. Now he is obsessed with all things Poland, including an undocumented Polish woman he meets on the street. Ultimately, he persuades his sister to take off with him for points east, and on the way, they discover their true selves.