Throw Down

Bo, a karaoke bar manager and former judo champion, is haunted by a past he walked away from years ago. He struggles with depression and turns to alcohol to cope with his memories. The weight of his failure colors his daily life as he tries to keep the karaoke business afloat.

The current judo champion Tony admires Bo's old skill and publicly challenges him to a duel. This challenge rekindles Bo's fighting spirit but also stirs tension with others who doubt his return. The possibility of facing a worthy opponent pulls Bo back toward the mat.

Lee Ah-kong, Bo's longtime rival, arrives to challenge him for an unfinished competition. The confrontation reopens old grudges and tests Bo's resolve. The legacy of past clashes lingers over the present.

Mona, a Taiwanese woman with dreams of becoming a singer, arrives at Bo's karaoke seeking safety from a corrupt manager who nearly forced her into prostitution. She finds a temporary home among Bo's circle and becomes part of the quest to rebuild his life. Her presence adds a new purpose to Bo's renewed fight.

Bo and Mona set out to locate Cheng, their old mentor, a frail man whose dementia-afflicted son, Ching, complicates his world. They search to restore the once-proud dojo's reputation and give Cheng a legacy to fight for. The journey binds the group together as a makeshift family.

Cheng, the elder mentor, asks Bo — his disciple — to help revive the dojo's reputation and honor his ideals. This request pulls Bo back into training and confrontation with the outside world. The mission becomes a test of loyalty and purpose.

Bo can no longer conceal the truth about why he gave up judo. He reveals an incurable retinal disease is slowly erasing his vision, leaving him with only a fraction of sight. This confession reframes the stakes of every future fight.

Master Cheng dies on the judo stage while fighting for his ideals, a moment that crystallizes the dojo's purpose. His death galvanizes Bo and reawakens a fighting spirit he believed was lost. The loss becomes a catalyst for renewed courage.

Bolstered by Cheng's memory, Bo commits to defeating all opponents before his light finally fades. He steels himself to face danger with the goal of preserving the dojo and protecting those who depend on him. The vow marks a turning point toward redemption.

Bo accepts Lee's challenge for a one-on-one duel, which will take place in a field outside the ruins of an industrial complex. Tony guides Bo toward the fight, and a strict stipulation requires both fighters to cover their eyes. The stage is set for a battle that tests more than skill.

The fight is tense and evenly matched until Bo lands a dramatic throw on Lee. When Lee's eye-wrap slips, Bo is revealed to be not covering his eyes at all, and he is completely blind. Overwhelmed, Lee concedes defeat as Tony and Bo celebrate their hard-won victory.

In the ending, Bo and Ching stand on a street corner passing out flyers for their dojo, continuing to pursue the dream they fought for. The scene underscores a new beginning born from struggle and resilience. The dojo lives on through their perseverance.