Beautiful Boxer (2004)

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Beautiful Boxer is a stunning biographical film directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham, telling the true story of Parinaya Charoemphol, also known as Nong Toom. Played brilliantly by professional kickboxer Asanee Suwan, Nong Toom is a young man in Thailand who embraces his femininity from childhood. Facing ridicule and financial hardship, he realizes that the only way to fund his dream of a sex-change surgery and support his family is by mastering Muay Thai, a brutal and dangerous sport. Guided by his trainer Pi Chart, Nong Toom rises to fame, bravely wearing makeup in the ring. His journey leads him to a high-stakes fight in Tokyo against female wrestler Kyoko Inoue. Beautiful Boxer details Nong Toom's transition from a determined kickboxer to a successful woman, celebrating his strength, identity, and ultimate transformation into a famous actress and model.

Country: Thailand

Status: Completed

Released: 2004

Genre:Action; Drama