Wonderful true story of a transgender thai boxing champion in search of his own identity. The movie follows the tender boy, who becomes a tough boxing champion, a national hero and then a beautiful woman. Though the editing is absolutely appalling and the low budget shows everywh...( read more)
Asanee Suwan, Keagan Kang, Kyoko Inoue
Based on the true story of Thailand's famed transgender kickboxer, Beautiful Boxer is a poignant action drama that punches straight into the heart and mind of a boy who fights like a man so he can bec...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 9, 2005
Stats: 213 reviews
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December 26, 2008
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June 30, 2009
superb....
Prinya Charoenphol (aka Nong Toom) is one of the most remarkable figures in Asian sport. He not only achieved fame in the bruising world of Thai kickboxing, but did so while harbouring the desire to undergo a sex change.
Its definetly a worth watching film.
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March 19, 2009
The whole movie lacks fluidity and at times the movie score is too distracting and loud. However there are gem scenes all over the place. I found myself in tears when the mother was teaching the young boxer a lesson in life.
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December 14, 2008
Great movie, first movie I've seen with a transgender as a main character. Very good.
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March 26, 2008
ini baru film,yang belum nonton..wajib nonton..masa'bencong jadi Thai Boxer..keren
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March 14, 2008
Touching story about a girl trapped in a boy´s body. Who begins to train kick boxing to earn money. One of the best boxing movie´s I´ve seen.
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