Beautiful Boxer
| Beautiful Boxer | |
|---|---|
 The movie poster. | |
| Directed by | Ekachai Uekrongtham |
| Produced by | Ekachai Uekrongtham |
| Written by |
Desmond Sim Ekachai Uekrongtham |
| Starring |
Asanee Suwan Sorapong Chatree |
| Music by | Amornbhong Methakunavudh |
| Cinematography | Choochart Nantitanyatada |
| Distributed by |
GMM Pictures Regent Releasing (US) TLA Releasing |
Release date |
November 28, 2003 (Thailand) February 7, 2004 (Berlin) April 29, 2004 |
Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language |
Thai English Japanese |
Beautiful Boxer (Thai: บิวตี้ฟูล บ๊อกเซอร์) is a Thai biographical sports film by Singapore-based director Ekachai Uekrongtham. It tells the life story of Parinya Charoenphol,[1] a famous kathoey (trans woman), Muay Thai fighter, actress and model. She was portrayed by male kickboxer Asanee Suwan.
Cast
- Asanee Suwan as Parinya Charoenphol
- Sorapong Chatree as Pi Chart
- Orn-Anong Panyawong as Parinya Charoenphol's mother
- Nukkid Boonthong as Parinya Charoenphol's father
- Sitiporn Niyom as Nat
- Kyoko Inoue as herself (female Japanese wrestler)
- Sarawuth Tangchit as Parinya Charoenphol (as a child)
- Keagan Kang as Jack the reporter
Reception
The film has received very positive reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes the film received an 80% "Certified Fresh" approval rating from critics.
There was controversy in Thailand about the full-frontal nudity in this film. For Thailand, the nudity was cut.
Awards and nominations
- Won
- Torino International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – Best Feature Film
- Thailand National Film Association Awards – Best Actor (Asanee Suwan), Best Makeup (Kraisorn Sampethchareon)
- San Sebastián International Film Festival – Sebastian Award
- Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival – Best Film
- Outfest – Achievement Award – Outstanding Emerging Talent (Ekachai Uekrongtham)
- Nominated
- GLAAD Media Awards – Outstanding Film
References
- ↑ 变性拳王欲参加中泰拳赛夺一分 中方恐拒绝 (in Chinese)
External links
- Beautiful Boxer
- Official U.S. Site
- Beautiful Boxer on IMDb
- Beautiful Boxer at Rotten Tomatoes
- "Ladyboys: The Secret World of Thailand's Third Gender" by Susan Aldous and Pornchai Sereemongkonpol published 2008 by Maverick House Publishers
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