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BREAKING CHAINS

By Choice SKINNER

Drama - Development 2026

A young man orphaned as a child and raised by a merciless kingpin, discovers the path to redemption and love through the world of MMA

- Year of production
- 2026
- Genres
- Drama, Martial arts, Romance
- Countries
- USA
- Languages
- ENGLISH-UNITED STATES
- Budget
- 1 - 3 M$
- Director(s)
- Choice SKINNER
- Writer(s)
- Mc Dixon OGWO, Choice SKINNER
- Cast
- Mc dixon OGWO, Deontay WILDER
- Producer(s)
- Choice SKINNER (Darkan Entertainment)
- Synopsis
- Dante, as a young boy, witnesses the brutal murder of his parents by armed men who burst into their home one night. The tragedy leaves him at the mercy of Uncle Uche, a merciless kingpin who takes him under his wing, but with sinister motives. Raised in violence and crime, Dante becomes a tool for Uncle Uche’s operations in a ruthless jungle compound. Despite the darkness surrounding him, Dante clings to the memory of his parents and their values. Years of hardship shape Dante into a formidable fighter. Despite being haunted by his traumatic past, he harbors dreams of becoming a professional basketball player—a dream mocked by those around him, including Uncle Uche’s biological son, Emeka. Unbent by the tribulations, Dante maintains an unbreakable will, determined to rise above the chains of his upbringing. As a young adult, Dante pursues mixed martial arts under the mentorship of a gym janitor named Alejandro, who sees beyond Dante's tough exterior to the good person within. Alejandro provides guidance and offers a sanctuary from the harsh world Dante has known. Dante finds love in Isabel, Alejandro’s strong and supportive daughter, who helps him uncover the softer side of his soul. While Dante climbs the ranks in the MMA world, Uncle Uche, unwilling to relinquish control, plots to ruin his life. During a high‐stakes championship fight against Jaxon, a formidable opponent controlled by Uncle Uche, Dante receives threats that if he wins, Isabel will die, causing him to make life altering decisions for all involved. Dante’s journey is a poignant tale of survival, love, and the quest for redemption in a world filled with darkness as he embarks on “BREAKING CHAINS”.