Bruised follows the story of a former MMA fighter, Jackie, who ran away from the ring four years ago and now does odd jobs as a cleaner to sustain herself. She lives with her boyfriend/former manager who is abusive and alcoholic.
However, things take an unexpected turn when Jackie’s son, Manny, who she had abandoned at birth, comes back to her. Manny has not spoken since witnessing his father’s death. Jackie must now channel her rage and enter the ring again for the sake of her son.