Bound by Blood

Bound by Blood

2007 · 105 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Action

Johnny (Sean Eichenberg), a policeman, plays by the rules, while his childhood friend Trevor (Chris Cones), a kickboxer with an attitude, is the opposite. The only thing they still have in common is one woman, Lauren, who is Trevor's wife and Johnny's sister. When she's gunned down by mobsters, Johnny and Trevor come to blows. The two set off to find the killers but follow their own paths, one seeking justice, the other, pure vengeance.

Directed by Randy Bettelon · Written by Randy Bettelon

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