Asanee Suwan,
Sorapong Chatri,
Orn-Anong Panyawong,
Kyoko Inoue,
Sitiporn Niyom
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Inspired by a true story, this drama from Thailand tells the story of Nong Toom (Asanee Suwan), who was born in a small community where his family struggled with poverty, and Nong Toom himself was the... read more
DVD Release Date: August 9, 2005
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October 25, 2006Incredible and extraordinary true story of a champion Thai boxer who underwent a sex change operation to become a beautiful woman.
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December 26, 2008Wonderful 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
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November 2, 2007Such an amazing story! This movie was touching, but at some inner reflective parts, I did feel like they could have made it shorter. Other than that, the action was great, and the actor portraying Nong Toom was pretty good, considering his day job is being a real Thai boxer.
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October 23, 2007wow! this was such a nice story that I almost didnt believe it to be true... the fighting is good, the actor does a really good job acting at a film for the first time and playingt he part of a transexual-to-be character...
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June 28, 2007A very moving true story; if you have a heart... this will give you compassionate insight into someone who truly struggled with their sexualiTy*** AmaZing**
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June 11, 2007I like the actor's portrayal of the lead character. He's a natural! He managed the subtle growth of the character so well, it made me proud, as an audience. Beautiful boxer taught me, 'Always stay true to thyself, happiness has to be fought, and won"
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June 4, 2007The only movie that captures the harsh realities of a transsexual's life and making your dream come true.
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April 1, 2007How fortunate are most of us? As much as we struggle with our identities...with becoming the people we feel we want to be...are destined to be...are the people our parents would be proud of having raised, we were at least born to a body which matches the gender of who we feel we... read more
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February 5, 2007A beautiful story about a transgendered Thai boy, who becomes a boxer... to be able to afford a sex change operation. Based on a true story.
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October 28, 2006Rocky en version gay. La trama es simpatica, pero demasiado de superacion personal. Podria haber sido mejor. Un tipo siempre quiso ser mujer pero primero fue boxeador tailandes, luego mujer. Peleaba maquilladito y toda la cosa. Demasiada influencia de Rocky, es lo malo.
Critic Reviews
April 12, 2010
Hank Sartin, Chicago Reader
September 15, 2005
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The film earns points for avoiding buffoonery, but it plods along with few surprises or emotional flash points. Full Review
April 21, 2005
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Manages to take a story that Jerry Springer would love and turn it into a sober and sensitive character study about identity and self-determination. Full Review
February 25, 2005
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
You can't help but root for Asanee's troubled character, in and out of the ring.
February 25, 2005
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Though a bit long and occasionally awkward, this drama ultimately does justice to its inspiration. Full Review
February 24, 2005
Dana Stevens, New York Times
A rare hybrid: an underdog sports picture that's also a transgender fairy tale. Full Review
February 24, 2005
Jan Stuart, Newsday
'He fights like a man so he can become a woman,' reads the ad, but Uekrongtham's restrained film is neither as lurid nor as kitschy as the tagline portends. Full Review
February 22, 2005
Chuck Stevens, Village Voice
It seems some fences just can't be painlessly straddled -- no matter how much clearance your plastic surgeon provides. Full Review
February 17, 2005
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
In the depth of its insight Beautiful Boxer in its unique way is as accomplished as any classic boxing movie, such as Body and Soul, Champion, The Set-Up, Rocky or even Raging Bull. Full Review
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