Rocky Balboa (2006)

In 2006, Rocky Balboa, now in his 60s, has been facing some changing times in his life over the passing years. He now runs a small but successful Italian restaurant named after his wife Adrian, who died from ovarian cancer four years prior. He also battles personal demons from his grief over Adrian’s death, and his eroding relationship with his son Robert, now a struggling corporate employee. Paulie, Rocky’s best friend and brother-in-law, continues to support him whenever he can, but is constantly guilt-ridden over his past poor treatment towards his late sister and accuses Rocky of living in the past.

Late one night, Rocky meets a woman named Marie, who was once a troublesome young girl Rocky had escorted home thirty years ago. Marie now isa single parent of a teenage son named Stephenson and nicknamed “Steps”, born out of wedlock. Rocky’s friendship with Marie quickly blossoms over the following weeks and he meets and bonds with Steps, providing him a much-needed buffer for his anguish.