Monkey Man

Monkey Man is a gripping film that delves into the dark and untamed world of underground fight clubs, where an anonymous young man, Kid, is forced to endure the harsh realities of violence and exploitation. Clad in a tattered gorilla mask, Kid has learned to suppress his emotional pain, using his intellect and cunning to survive in a cycle of beatings and takings. Every day is a constant struggle, but beneath the surface, a cauldron of retribution has been simmering, festering with every brutal assault. The audience is introduced to the desolate, dingy world of this underground fight club, a community of lonely, desperate souls, existing on the fringes of society. These individuals have been abandoned by their families, friends, and by life itself. For them, this underground world is their only refuge, providing a place to escape the trauma and pains that haunt their daily lives. However, beneath this dark veil lies a world of exploitation, with more senior and established fighters preying on the vulnerable, fueling their lifestyles with easy cash. The fight club itself is a reflection of a social hierarchy where those who are beneath them can be manipulated and bullied. The fighters with dominance over others uphold a hierarchy of social order by beating down anyone they deem unworthy, either due to fitness, financial circumstances, and if they are small in stature, in skills and size. What seems like an end in itself for those who participate in such realms creates a toxic cycle which consumes many lives. Behind this gruesome façade lies Kid, who may have existed to fulfill their sole purpose – survive. Clad in that gorilla mask to safeguard their anonymity in this gloomy world. He makes just enough to hold onto life, to keep at bay his very real fears. However, beneath the surface, a painful past festers. As we delve into the narratives provided by this struggling individual, it becomes clear that a deeper narrative lies beneath the bruised, battered facade that Kid wears like an armor.