Kingdom (2014)

On fight night, everyone is focused on Jay and Ryan, leaving the rift between Alvey and Lisa for later. Lisa questions her role in their life. Christina's demons show signs of surfacing.

I shouldn't have even taken this fight.

But you're coming, right?

I don't know. Shit.

Titties and racecars.

I wouldn't be this far without you.

I promise.

I know it's not completely your fault,

three, two, one... your music will cue.

These two guys... there's no room for error.

Killer tonight.

You know both my boys love you.

Remember, he never really was tested before,

I love you.

- Ladies and gentlemen, - _

with a professional record of 7 victories with no defeats.

Let's go.

All right, beautiful. Beautiful.

Let's go. Let's go!

Joe-Daddy, Jay Kulina, Nate Kulina.

He stuffed me a few times,

I want to keep this going with you and me.

That's your stuff. You're all good to go.

- I love you, too. - And you know what?

- Shh. - I had one earlier. I'm on parole.

Should I be wearing a party hat?

I fucking tolerate so much shit from you fighters.

I got plenty to go around.

Wait, wait, wait a second. Stop, stop, stop.

I got some phone calls from fighters

- and they'd melt. - Mm.

It made me feel like a whore.

It's cut day for Ryan and Jay. With the weigh-in only hours away, the two struggle through the agony of cutting weight while Lisa tries to reach Alvey. Nate, determined to get back into the ring quickly, asks Mac for help.

But Ryan, he's got a lot of work to do

and peel himself like a banana, Nate.

Thanks.

It's quite a show you're putting on.

Oh, God damn it!

Yeah, they got that, uh, American-tourist style.

War-torn men... Tough people.

and I... I apply it to my fighters.

No. No. I got this.

Would you be willing to move to wall street

Warm-up's over, destroyer.

"Gentility's" not the word you're looking for.

Please. Relax.

You don't deserve this shit.

He's not gonna tear through you.

You're halfway there, man. Come on.

- He should be here. He's my coach. - Hey, I get it.

He's sweating. He's losing weight.

I've suffered plenty...

You know, it's more complicated than that.

How's that?

I-I didn't imagine myself like that.

- Yes, you can. - No.

Up, up, up. Come on.

He just stopped sweating. We're gonna get him going again.

- Salute. - Salute.

Pretty much killed my second marriage,

I'm here alone.

how you're an example,

I'm... I'm not... I'm not finicky.

- Right. - Wait, wait, wait. Lis, Lis.

but he bitched and moaned and pushed through, so...

Ryan and Alvey are in the spotlight at the King Beast promotional event. Alvey counsels Christina on getting professional help for her addiction. Lisa sees a lawyer looking for advice. Jay searches for Hector & Carlos.

You see?

What are you gonna tell him happened to your face?

You can't do me a fav... is everything money with you?

Oh, training. You know.

Well, if you were a client, I'd start with some questions.

That seems like I'm trying to take something from him.

But after about a week, Ryan, uh... Ryan showed us.

Um, I don't know. About...

You know, I-I think all the great fighters do.

I can't fight pale, mom.

Oh, well...

It took like six hours or something.

So, um, where are you going?

Nah, I think I'm gonna have... have water.

you know, the fucking grind of training.

I got more to say. You want to hear it dry?

beyond hammered, like, demolished.

Hey, it's Nate.

You know? These... these... these kids are fragile.

Okay, listen, I know that you're lonely,

No, hey. Lisa, Lisa, Lisa.

Hey, how old is this thing?

This is me.

Um, Glendale.

Nate knew I'd be home.

Whew!

You know, every fucking thing.

you should sign over the deed to the gym to me

Tensions run high between Lisa and Alvey after Christina shows up at Navy St. Garo tries to find out how Ryan's training is coming along. Jay, building off the recent win, asks Garo to give him a chance. Christina wrestles with her emotions.

What does that mean? They're stuck?

Or maybe Solstice Canyon.

Yeah, I'll set it up.

like everyone else.

- It's a very inspiring home. - We need some pretty.

until we can figure out what the hell to do with you.

Watch. I know this woman.

- You're looking at plates? - Stop.

Snap your jab. Snap your jab.

Come on, what was that? What are you doing?

Kima. I was just giving him the code.

Nah. God is within us. Let's eat.

Well, what's she like, anyway?

I told him Ryan would be ready for press in a week or so.

And it got on my brain.

Just talk to him sometimes.

and you were defending yourself, right?

They take chances.

Any felonies coming down the pipe?

I feel good.

It's funny, but you didn't seem very sorry.

She's just trying to find out how much.

- You pissed in my cage? - Yeah, but I cleaned it up.

Ryan pleads with his father for forgiveness. Michael bullies Keith. Christina spends time with Nate, and opens up to him about her youth.

Are you still mad?

Boys.

this is... this is our table.

I'm gonna talk to him today about Nate.

Have a great day with his parents!

Why would you feel like that, mom?

My dog is from Kern.

And give your parents my best, Ryan.

because we had to move to North Hollywood

I do.

Come in. Shut the door.

It seems like you're in pain.

Well, I hope you know he's in a lot of pain.

Well, not really.

I was earlier, but I'm not now.

I don't trust you, either.

We are talking about a free-floating shard of bone

[Jay sighs]

You just got to be interested.

His name's not Turkey Lips. It's Ryan.

[Sighs]

And just so you know,

I'm training with him again now.

You did. I saw you.

Woman 2: Uh, thank you, Elizabeth.

- and forgivenesses... " - No. Not Daniel.

you and me are supposed to be talking about?

[scoffs]

Well, it's suppertime, pops.

Thanks.

- Can I talk to you? - Sure. Let's talk.

There is your problem.

[Dog barking in distance]

[Yawns]

[Rock music playing]

Say it again?

Alvey fantasizes about revenge and questions his self control; Lisa's father comes to town; Nate's love life heats up; Keith and Ryan struggle with loneliness during Family Day at the halfway house; Alvey advises Lisa to forgive Ryan.

[Grunts]

after these guys beat the shit out of him,

Are you coming, too?

I don't think so, Keith.

I always hoped you'd meet a good doctor.

Dude, I need you to be here to look after mom.

Um, Lisa's mother used to handle all the phone calls

Oh, I'm sorry.

- Fly on the wall. - All right.

When you gonna do that?

You're already fighting at welterweight.

[Pounding on door]

Michael: What you doing, buddy?

Really?

He just wants to remind me how I veered off-course.

[Camera shutter clicking]

Yeah, he came in, broke it all up, and then left.

Ryan, that got me in trouble.

Don't talk like that.

That hurt.

Nah, I'm good. I got the couch.

Don't try and handle this thing yourself.

That's bizarre.

It was... It's my bad.

Yes, cash at the end of the fight.

Never retire, Alvey.

Oh. I'll get the check.

Announcer: Coming to the cage, Jay Kulina!

Tell Jay I said "good luck," okay?

Those renovations... Renovations.

Well, whatever you think. Your... it's your business.

If I can't put my hand on a woman's breasts here...

- She doesn't want to have kids. - Oh, bullshit.

Come on, Bucky.

He won't show me anything.

[Chuckling] Your dad... Is fun.

I don't know, even just my mom,

Yeah, that's right.

Christina wants a fresh start. Jay has other ideas on how to save her. Alvey is on edge after potential investors send unwelcome gifts to the gym. Lisa reveals she's going to help Jay. Nate finally speaks with Detective Gaines about his case.

Hello, sir?

Hey...

and you have half a card.

I-I look at you. I don't know.

I thought you were gonna tell her no.

You've never managed a fighter before.

get clarity of a couple of things.

Hey!

Did you talk to Alvey?

I-I don't even need very much, anyway.

Oh, for God sakes, Bucky, it's not a fucking riddle.

Yeah?

Come on. Mom... Mom...

I'm gonna get so sick!

- You are gonna do this, mom! - No!

- Mr. Kulina? - Hey.

I don't want him to lose momentum.

I was really fucking clear about that.

Why?

You sure?

Wow. Are you the architect?

Who knows? Maybe I'm already dead.

Even a beautiful woman gets taken for granted.

Geez! Oh, geez, yes!

Ohh!

She's your mother, Nate.

All right.

right now, Alvey.

It's not a woman's world traditionally.

You guys don't even know how to use it."

Honestly, I don't judge.

You're not talking to me.

I got you a fight.

Ryan settles into a new job with fellow ex-cons while Alvey meets with Ryan's parole officer. Nate begins physical therapy. Keith is taunted by Michael. Ryan learns of Keith's past. Jay offers Christina a way out.

You just keep on staring at that ass

I'll get into it.

Don't make me feel bad, Lisa. Come on.

I might just take you up on that.

No, I...

Well, I think they burn 'em.

She'll make you blow a load

I'm your son, and I love you.

And she was only 32, so she was still very pretty.

How you doing?

I think I can do something better for him.

In a gym, surrounded by a family,

So, what, Dantzler just funnels you ex-cons?

Jesus.

What happened to your leg?

The camera's a piece of shit.

Am I gonna see you later?

Look at that! Why are you here so early?

Well, you're definitely a bitch.

Yeah.

I've pissed off a ton of promoters.

Yes.

Got a delivery, a nubile young woman

Ow! Hey, girl.

Like, in the face?

Okay, now, if you want to hit me in the face,

with your gay little fucking Teddy bear, right?

It's fucking blended.

- Soap? - Yeah. Yeah.

I'm a fucking bully. I'm a bulldozer.

The only magic trick I know.

He never even really cried when he was a baby.

Lisa lays out the reality of their finances while Alvey tries to convince her his plan for Ryan is the solution. Ryan adjusts to life in a halfway house. Jay professes his desire to fight again, but Alvey refuses to help until he sees more dedication.

- It's been a lovely evening. - Hey, I'm gonna pay you $200.

- Mac. - Goodbye, gentlemen.

I woke up, and it was like that.

Keith. Keith.

Hey, Keith, look at me, man. I'm not laughing.

We move. We keep moving. We don't move, we rot. We die.

All right, listen.

Look.

Let's get away from the hospital before we get staph infection.

But, um, if it's cool, I'll take you up on the meals.

Can't keep my boy down.

[Pills rattle]

- Are you working? - [Sighs]

Just make up his mind. I hate that fucking prick.

I'll be dropping by at some point to check up on you.

Boring as shit, but I'm doing it.

[Chuckles] His guard's okay, man.

- That's why she hates you. - [Door opens]

Paul: [Clears throat] We're not interested in health clubs.

I don't want to lie to you or mislead you in any way.

Yeah, yeah. You want me to put your, uh, leg up here?

Geez.

so they must have had a reason to fuck you up.

But tomorrow, you're gonna come watch me

and they're in our lives, and we don't need that shit.

all of these families... and he apologized.

Oh, my God.

I want some fights.

No, not lately.

And then, uh, there's ping-pong,

You got a talent that nobody else has.

- I don't feel it. I can't fight. - Bullshit.

No, I'm... I'm, uh...

♪ Drag your shadow down the street ♪

♪ where the waves will surround ♪

Woman: One, two, three.

I'm an oracle.

Keith.

Mm.

Alvey and Lisa are struggling to keep Navy Street afloat. Their best hope is Alvey's son Nate, an up and coming fighter. Jay, Alvey's other son, is on the outs with his father. When Lisa's ex and former MMA champ, Ryan, shows up, complications arise.