Beautiful Boxer

Beautiful Boxer (Thai: บิวตี้ฟูล บ๊อกเซอร์) is a Thai biographical sports film by Singapore-based director Ekachai Uekrongtham. It tells the life story of Nong Thoom, a famous kathoey (trans woman), Muay Thai fighter, actress and model. She was portrayed by male kickboxer Asanee Suwan. The film has received very positive reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes the film received a 80% "Certified Fresh" approval rating from critics. There was controversy in ... More
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  • 2003

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  • 1 h 58 min

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Ekachai Uekrongtham

Ekachai Uekrongtham (Thai: เอกชัย เอื้อครองธรรม, Chinese: 吕翼谋) is a Thai theatre and film director. Based in Singapore, Ekachai is the founding artistic director of ACTION Theatre, a Singapore professional theatre company. Among his stage works is Chang & Eng, a musical based on Chang and Eng...

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  • 2003
  • Aug 9, 2005
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  • 1 h 58 min
  • 1 h 56 min
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