The Cut

A retired boxer decides to step back into the ring for a final attempt at the title, but first he must undergo an illegal weight‑cut programme. The story unfolds as a sports thriller, with Orlando Bloom in the lead role.

is a programme presented in the format of a movie and is classified as a sports thriller. It is billed simply as a programme, with its genre identified as a thriller that revolves around sporting competition. The story follows a former professional boxer who has hung up his gloves but decides to make a comeback for one final attempt at a championship title. Before he can step back into the ring, he is compelled to undertake an illegal programme designed to cut his weight quickly enough to qualify for the bout. The narrative concentrates on the boxer’s preparation for the fight, specifically the risky and unlawful method he adopts to shed the necessary pounds. This focus highlights the extreme measures he is willing to employ in order to secure his chance at the title, framing his personal ambition against the backdrop of a dangerous weight‑cutting regimen. Framed as a sports thriller, the programme centres on the tension created by the clash between the athlete’s desire for glory and the illicit nature of the weight‑cutting programme. The premise sets up a scenario where the stakes of competition are intertwined with the personal risk involved in pursuing that last shot at the championship.