The Dumpling Queen
水饺皇后
Synopsis
A biographical drama of Znag Jianhe, a woman who left her home in China for Hong Kong, where she eventually founded the renowned Chinese frozen dumpling company Wanchai Ferry.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-21
Top Cast
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Ma Li
Zang Jianhe
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Ms. Hong
Zhu Yawen
Mr. Hua
Wong Cho-Lam
Mr. Jin
Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei
Rose
Michael Tse Tin-Wah
Stanry
Pan Binlong
Ice-cream Bing
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
Sugar Water Bo
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
Ms. Zhen
Tai Bo
Happy Uncle
Cheung Tat-Ming
Mr. Spicy Da
Joyce Feng
Zhang Yamei
Zuwei Liang
AJ Donnelly
Mr. Closwood
Wang Jiayi
Adult Peng Peng
Ashley Lam
Adult Bei Bei
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Gangster Boss
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chinese Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Lau
- Screenplay & Story
- Han Jianü, Mengchu Zhang, Theresa Tang Kit-Ming
- Original Score
- Comfort Chan
- Original Title
- 水饺皇后
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.8M
- Production Studios
- Tianjin Maoyan Weiying Culture Media 天津猫眼微影文化传媒, Alibaba Pictures Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Lau
Han Jianü, Mengchu Zhang, Theresa Tang Kit-Ming
Comfort Chan
Andrew Lau
李建祥
Mandy Law Hiu-Man, Xu Zhiyong, Man Cheuk-Kau, Cheung Siu-Kin, Andrew Lau
Department Leadership Roster
Han Jianü
Writer
Mengchu Zhang
Writer
Theresa Tang Kit-Ming
Writer
Mandy Law Hiu-Man
Producer
Andrew Lau
Director
Xu Zhiyong
Producer
Cheung Siu-Kin
Producer
Comfort Chan
Original Music Composer
Andrew Lau
Director of Photography
Kenneth Yee
Costume Design
李建祥
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dumpling Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dumpling Queen about?
A biographical drama of Znag Jianhe, a woman who left her home in China for Hong Kong, where she eventually founded the renowned Chinese frozen dumpling company Wanchai Ferry.
Who directed The Dumpling Queen?
The Dumpling Queen was directed by Andrew Lau.
Who stars in The Dumpling Queen?
The principal cast of The Dumpling Queen includes Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Zhu Yawen, Wong Cho-Lam, Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei.
When was The Dumpling Queen released and how long is it?
The Dumpling Queen was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did The Dumpling Queen make at the box office?
The Dumpling Queen grossed $52.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dumpling Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dumpling Queen was composed by Comfort Chan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dumpling Queen?
The Dumpling Queen holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).