Golden Boy
After a decade in prison, ex-boxer Cheung Lek meets his son for the first time. Facing fatherhood and past regrets, he strives for redemption by returning to the ring to inspire his son and reclaim his purpose.
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"A remake of both Rocky and the 1951 prison redemption flick Somebody Up There Likes Me, Golden Boy adds an Asian twist to an often retold story. The film starts out badly with lengthy speeches and an annoying child supposedly facing death from a brain tumor with the calmness of Yoda from Star Wars. But don't head for the exits! The movie is about the fight scenes and they do not disappoint. The old Asian tropes about sacrifice for the family are on full display here and the tears will flow. But the ending is satisfying and in a cinematic first, the kid becomes more likeable as the film pr..."
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After a decade in prison, ex-boxer Cheung Lek meets his son for the first time. Facing fatherhood and past regrets, he strives for redemption by returning to the ring to inspire his son and reclaim his purpose.