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12 Golden Ducks
Devastated by a love affair, former in-demand gigolo Future Chang (played by Sandra Ng) retreats to Thailand, leading the life a dissolute. Thanks to the intervention of his high school teacher, Mr. Lo, Future summons the courage to return to Hong Kong. With the help of his friend Ricky, a gym trainer, he works hard to get back into shape, determined to make a comeback in the “duck” (male escort) trade. To Future’s surprise, Hong Kong has undergone a dramatic transformation since he left the city. Even the rules of the duck trade have completely changed! In order to ply his trade, Future is reduced seeking clients at an old age nursery home for women. Meanwhile, the places where women can buy happiness have become much more accessible, operating in neighborhood establishments such as a Thai restaurant…Determined to adapt to their new environment, Future and his desperate cohorts Dick Wide, Nebula and Broker Chan decide to dedicate themselves to satisfying the needs of their new client.
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Plot Summary
A group of male escorts, known as 'Golden Ducks', are living their lives in the entertainment industry. When their leader suffers a stroke, they embark on a journey to find a replacement. Along the way, they grapple with their past regrets and search for true love.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its attempts at humor and drama to be largely unsuccessful. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the film to be predictable and lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to blend comedy and drama but struggles to balance the tones effectively.
Some viewers found the performances of the main cast to be engaging, but not enough to save the weak script.
The plot was criticized for being overly complicated and often nonsensical.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not widely available for this film, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of audience sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a series of films featuring male exotic dancers, with "Golden Dazzle" (1992) and "Golden Girls" (1994) being earlier entries in the thematic franchise.
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