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202583 minPGdocumentary

2.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fighter

202583 minPGdocumentary

2.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 30-year-old MMA fighter faces a life-changing injury after diving into the ocean, leading doctors to say he might never walk again.

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Sunniva Sundby,

Mari Bakke Riise

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A 30-year-old MMA fighter faces a life-changing injury after diving into the ocean, leading doctors to say he might never walk again.

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Sunniva Sundby

Sunniva Sundbydirector

Mari Bakke Riise

Mari Bakke Riisedirector

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GK, a 30-year-old MMA fighter, faces a critical moment after diving into the ocean, resulting in a severe injury. Doctors warn him he may spend his life in a wheelchair. With two years to reclaim his mobility, GK pursues various alternative treatments while dealing with the strain on his personal relationships. He confronts childhood traumas that pushed him to extremes. Directed by Sunniva Sundby, "Fighter" follows GK's path to recovery over 83 minutes, capturing his struggle and determination.

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