A Girl Boxer
A Girl Boxer

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A Girl Boxer

2004
Movie
82 min
Cantonese

A boxing ring becomes the center of love and heartbreak in this action drama. Tin Ha and Kin Fung are about to be engaged, but to make it happen, Kin must defeat her father, a legendary boxer, in a boxing battle.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Nawapol ThamrongrattanaritGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A young woman from a humble background is discovered and trained to become a professional Muay Thai boxer. Facing intense physical and emotional challenges, she must navigate the brutal world of combat sports, societal expectations, and personal sacrifices in her pursuit of victory and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

While "A Girl Boxer" (originally titled 'Kickboxer') received moderate attention, its critical reception was somewhat mixed, with praise for its gritty portrayal of the sport and the lead actress's performance, but some critics noted pacing issues and a predictable narrative arc.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of Muay Thai training and fights.

  • The lead performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some reviews found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Kickboxer' before being changed to 'A Girl Boxer' for international distribution, potentially to avoid confusion with the Jean-Claude Van Damme film of the same name.

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aleksejlee

aleksejlee

The film is a Boxer Girl, it was very hard for me to get, well, luck smiled at me, my favorite actress from this film, Hanabi Kim, if only I could get all her films it would be great, I ask for help to add her films to your website, and pho...