Mike, a rugged construction worker in New Jersey, spends his days covered in sweat and cement, joking with his crew, and drinking beers at the corner bar.
His life is steady but dull until Roxanne, the woman who once broke his heart, suddenly walks back in after twenty years. She’s more poised, mysterious, and confident and when she tells him she needs his help for “a small job,” Mike doesn’t realize it’s about to flip his entire world.
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Roxanne works undercover for the CIA, and her mission involves intercepting a dangerous weapons trade tied to a syndicate that has infiltrated U.S. soil. Mike, being the unsuspecting local with blue-collar access, becomes her way in.
Their reunion turns chaotic when their cover is blown, and they find themselves hunted through the streets of New York, from subway tunnels to penthouse rooftops. Amid the explosions, car chases, and slick spy maneuvers, their old chemistry sparks again though trust remains fragile.
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The film doesn’t just play with action; it’s layered with nostalgia and redemption. Mike, who has always run from anything that required emotional bravery, now must step up in a way he never did before not just to survive, but to protect the only woman he’s ever truly loved. The Union’s strength lies in its balance of humor, heart, and thrilling espionage, showing that sometimes the biggest battles are the ones we fight within ourselves.
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Director: Julian Farino
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter
Runtime: 1h 56m
Watch trailer here.
