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Golden Boy

2025-11-21 · 92 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Action

A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as “Golden Boy”—until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen’s mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung’s life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

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Directors
Joe Chan
Production companies
Emperor Motion Pictures, One Cool Films, Yes Culture, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis CheungLouis CheungCheung Lek
Leander LauFong Yuen
Rosa Maria VelascoRosa Maria VelascoQueenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam
Eric Tsang Chi-waiEric Tsang Chi-waiChow Yiu Shan
Lam SuetLam SuetLam Fung Chun
Tommy Chu Pak-hongTommy Chu Pak-hongCyrus
Dough-BoyGeorge
Gladys Li Ching-kwanGladys Li Ching-kwanCarrie Chow
Anna UeyamaAnna UeyamaJessica
Lawrence Cheng Tan-ShuiLawrence Cheng Tan-ShuiMC
Ben Yuen Foo-wahBen Yuen Foo-wahDoctor
MarsMars
Ali LeeAli LeeFong Ling
Ricky Chan Chun-Wah
April Leung Ho-YanMiss Lam

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