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.
Mike is a thirty year old Italian boxer from Trieste whose dream is to become a champ in the near future. But, as often happens real life, his journey to try to achieve his dream is harsh, bitter, and full of hidden dangers. However, Mike is seduced by these dangers. In particular, he starts earning a lot of money in illegal fistfights. But soon he discovers that it is not a world he wants to be a part of and getting out will be harder than he ever imagined.