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Golden Boy

Golden Boy

20255.00

Overview

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.

Directed by Joe Chan
Written by Shing Mo Chang, Toni Shum Sek-Yin
Produced by Allen Chan Wing-Lun
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Top Cast

Louis Cheung

Louis Cheung

Cheung Lek

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Leander Lau

Fong Yuen

Rosa Maria Velasco

Rosa Maria Velasco

Queenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Chow Yiu Shan

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

Lam Fung Chun

Tommy Chu Pak-Hong

Tommy Chu Pak-Hong

Cyrus

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Dough-Boy

George

Gladys Li

Gladys Li

Carrie Chow

Anna Ueyama

Anna Ueyama

Jessica

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui

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About Golden Boy

Golden Boy is a drama, action film released in 2025. Directed by Joe Chan, it stars Louis Cheung, Leander Lau, Rosa Maria Velasco. 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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