An ex Thai boxer, Nick, loses his job as bouncer, when he beats up a man forcing himself on Nomi, a trans woman singer. She hires him as bodyguard. He returns to the gym.

Haymaker follows a retired Muay Thai fighter (Sasso) working as a bouncer, who rescues an alluring transgender performer (Ruiz) from a nefarious thug, eventually becoming her bodyguard, protector, and confidant. The relationship leads Sasso's character to make an unexpected return to fighting, risking not only his relationship, but his life. Its a story about human dignity and love.—Hood River Entertainment