Golden Boy
金童
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Louis Cheung
Cheung Lek
Leander Lau
Fong Yuen
Rosa Maria Velasco
Queenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Chow Yiu Shan
Lam Suet
Lam Fung Chun
Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
Cyrus
Dough-Boy
George
Gladys Li Ching-Kwan
Carrie Chow
Anna Ueyama
Jessica
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
MC
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
Doctor
Mars
Ali Lee
Fong Ling
Ricky Chan Chun-Wah
April Leung Ho-Yan
Miss Lam
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheng Shing-Mo, Toni Shum Sek-Yin
- Original Score
- Tsui Chin-Hung
- Original Title
- 金童
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Emperor Motion Pictures, One Cool Films, Yes Culture, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Chan
Cheng Shing-Mo, Toni Shum Sek-Yin
Tsui Chin-Hung
Chan Chi-Ying
Li Ka-Wing
Allen Chan Wing-Lun
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Chan
Director
Allen Chan Wing-Lun
Producer
Cheng Shing-Mo
Writer
Toni Shum Sek-Yin
Writer
Tsui Chin-Hung
Original Music Composer
Chan Chi-Ying
Director of Photography
Li Ka-Wing
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Boy
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What is Golden Boy about?
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.
Who directed Golden Boy?
Golden Boy was directed by Joe Chan.
Who stars in Golden Boy?
The principal cast of Golden Boy includes Louis Cheung, Leander Lau, Rosa Maria Velasco, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Lam Suet.
When was Golden Boy released and how long is it?
Golden Boy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Golden Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Golden Boy was composed by Tsui Chin-Hung.