Beautiful Boxer

Name: Beautiful Boxer
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Released: 2003-11-26
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Asanee Suwan, Sorapong Chatree, Orn Anong Panyawong, Nukkid Boonthong, Sitiporn Niyom

IMDb ID: tt0401248 · Year: 2003 · Rating: 7.2 (3,370 votes)

Genres: Action · Biography · Drama

Biopic of transgender Muay Thai boxer Parinya Charoenphol who pursued the sport to pay for her gender reassignment surgery.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesGermany: Beautiful Boxer
United Kingdom: Beautiful Boxer
United States: Beautiful Boxer
Brazil: A Luta Pela Beleza
Thailand: Biutiful Boksoe (Thai, Alternative Title)
Romania: Frumosul boxer
Turkey: Güzel Boksör (Turkish)
Hungary: Gyönyörű harcos
Hungary: Nõi ököl (Alternative Title)
Greece: Omorfos pygmahos (Festival Title)
Poland: Piękny bokser
Russia: Прекрасный боксер
Japan: ビューティフル・ボーイ（2003） (Japanese)
China: 美丽拳王 (Mandarin)
Taiwan: 美麗拳王
Güzel BoksörContent RatingUnratedRelease Date2003-11-26Runtime118 minutesMetascore66IMDb Popularity0User Reviews41Critic Reviews47Countries / RegionsThailandLanguagesThai
English
JapaneseKeywordstransgender interest
transgender woman
combat sport
boxing sport
boxerFilming LocationsBangkok, ThailandProduction CompaniesGMM Pictures Co.Official SitesGMM Pictures (Thailand) - http://www.beautifulboxer.com/
Regent Releasing - http://www.beautifulboxer-themovie.comIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401248/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0401248.jpgUpdated At2026-05-07T08:21:14

Directors

Ekachai Uekrongtham

Writers

Ekachai Uekrongtham
Desmond Sim

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Asanee Suwan | Character: Nong Toom, Parinya Charoenphol
Actor: Sorapong Chatree | Character: Pi Chart
Actor: Orn Anong Panyawong | Character: Nong Toom's Mother
Actor: Nukkid Boonthong | Character: Nong Toom's Father
Actor: Sitiporn Niyom | Character: Nat
Actor: Somsak Tuangmkuda | Character: Pi Moo
Actor: Kyôko Inoue | Character: Self (Female Wrestler)
Actor: Keagan Kang | Character: Jack (the Reporter)
Actor: Yuka Hyodo | Character: Japanese fan
Actor: Tanyabuth Songsakul | Character: Tam
Actor: Sarawuth Tangchit | Character: Young Toom
Actor: Natee Pongsopol | Character: Novice Monk Toom
Actor: Nattama Narkpo | Character: Pi Nam
Actor: Chayaporn Tometh | Character: Pi Nid
Actor: Panuwath Kongsamuth | Character: Jate
Actor: Yingyod Permpoonsap | Character: Yai
Actor: Padung Kullapat | Character: Traveling Monk
Actor: Nannam Simala | Character: Young Tam
Actor: Nopparat Dontapo | Character: Novice Monk Tam
Actor: Lae Saewang | Character: Lufu
Actor: Supak Pititham | Character: Abbot
Actor: Anurak Sangsuwan | Character: Iron Soldier
Actor: Samnuan Sangpali | Character: Anaconda
Actor: Natawuth Singlek | Character: Ramba
Actor: Pat Sasipragym | Character: Hercules
Actor: Denkamol Kiatbussaba | Character: Power King
Actor: Ittipol Varuthirakorn | Character: Samson
Actor: Lampangchai Kiatsunanta | Character: Mountain Top
Actor: Payakpanlan Kiatmongeorn | Character: Night Tiger
Actor: Anantasak Lukbanyai | Character: Sharp Axe
Actor: Cherrylek Kiatbussaba | Character: Sky Giant
Actor: Duchkanov Dmitri | Character: Yamada
Actor: Richard Simko | Character: Roger
Actor: Sasima Vetchasadornkul | Character: Pi Maew
Actor: Pi Day | Character: Cabaret Showgirl
Actor: Narisara Soneaim | Character: Prostitute
Actor: Piruth Tulanon | Character: Surgeon
Actor: Nok Usanee Wattana | Character: Cosmetics Sales Girl
Actor: Yuthana Raktham | Character: TV Reporter
Actor: Kadam Chaipanich | Character: Hercules' Manager
Actor: Orasa Kaewkeaukul | Character: Waitress
Actor: Anuchit Nuengniyom | Character: Pi Nam's Boyfriend
Actor: Watchkarn Krinmueng | Character: Female reporter
Actor: Napat Puri | Character: Male Reporter 1
Actor: Pongsatorn Pankonsung | Character: Male Reporter 2
Actor: Kazuhiko Nobukane | Character: Japanese Ringmaster
Actor: Jeffrey Snyder | Character: Caucasian Reporter
Actor: Nagai Megumi | Character: Japanese Reporter
Actor: Marisa Osawa | Character: Japanese Show Host
Actor: Shigeki Isawa | Character: Japanese Bodyguard
Actor: David Ismalone | Character: Foreigner in Patpong
Actor: Erik Markus Schuetz | Character: Foreigner in Patpong
Actor: Mahalious Walker | Character: Foreigner in Patpong
Actor: Don Ferguson | Character: Foreigner in Patpong
Actor: Niko Rusakov | Character: Foreigner in patpong
Actor: Nong Toom | Character: Hormone pill supplier
Actor: Parinya Charoenpol | Character: Beauty Parlor Masseuse

[Directors Group]
Name: Ekachai Uekrongtham | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Ekachai Uekrongtham | Role: Writer
Name: Desmond Sim | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: Paiboon Damrongchaitham | Role: Producer
Name: Boosaba Daorueng | Role: Producer
Name: Arporn Pinijkhar | Role: Producer
Name: Choophong Rattanabanthoon | Role: Producer
Name: Ekachai Uekrongtham | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Amornbhong Methakunavudh | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Choochart Nantitanyatada | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Dusanee Puinongpho | Role: Editor

[Production Design Group]
Name: Nopphadol Arkart | Role: Production Designer

[Art Direction Group]
Name: Phuttiphong Aroonpheng | Role: Art Director

[Costume Design Group]
Name: Toskorn Trakulpadejkrai | Role: Costume Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: Kraisorn Sampethchareon | Role: Makeup Department

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Bancha Chongon | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Naradol Leopairote | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Naradol Liaopairoj | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Woradej Pongpinyophat | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Sound Department]
Name: Preethep Boondech | Role: Sound Department
Name: Amornbhong Methakunavudh | Role: Sound Department
Name: Sirapob Tungkasaeranee | Role: Sound Department
Name: Narathip Tungkaseranee | Role: Sound Department
Name: Jasmin Vorabutr | Role: Sound Department

[Stunts]
Name: Kadam Chaipanich | Role: Stunts
Name: Don Ferguson | Role: Stunts
Name: David Ismalone | Role: Stunts
Name: Erik Markus Schuetz | Role: Stunts

[Music Department]
Name: Bruno Brugnano | Role: Music Department

[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Sumeth Mangrichan | Role: Script and Continuity Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: Helene Nielsen Beal | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Winston Emano | Role: Additional Crew
Name: David Magdael | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Kazuhiko Nobukane | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Suthsawat Sutcharitkul | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Sanae Taptimthong | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

Beautiful Boxer | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi1891172633/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi1891172633/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1563453580247.mp4?Expires=1788397162&Signature=XYJv8TdhOM8uWiI1HNgcGca31FBP-9G4Y9i0wtnSYbySv5pKHH5TscG0ZWOVtHXMCiUWg9UOMdKIYQd4TS-BB8WPwclvXd6bzOoGPTa9oTilAaz-Z1a~MMBNob18LPafpWn5qcJhXX5uU7EDjF6CMx2VSvtGgsbHqJ9SVVbwiMQz~ubRwFXoh6-eA1vxMpdTkSvzupvyYeVgPO6jmiIxykXEYNUekoBXgi7FBCLxYSIbE-eZdBGaKnQ~V6V2PNOXOOcbKSQFfvukmO2gO3qs~9IXGARSqUdGU92469TneIc7Yqk0E70mylp3ZcxycqS1aixPu05t6K5BQeK8cRGIgA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA
Beautiful Boxer | Type: Trailer | IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2142830873/ | Playback: https://imdb-video.media-imdb.com/vi2142830873/1434659607842-pgv4ql-1564250215452.mp4?Expires=1788397162&Signature=VMYJzCIphTwz8l9oQQ~x4idUJ7ZmvWokIA90fLvB4ahpk1HgWe3fmEGwZkFLofe644zlNjCawSR1keJKrnpn~NTkIUEKksQ6H~K5Mkiq7rGz4NmjAfqayXIkpSOS15BmmvfrzvquE5FzVropnv9lpCh2hVqIsu8GSRev6flKwy8i7kkRt0mHxt45lu3f4MrHMLQal9IqltxpyPvjbOJPqxgVB9dvI~wbcW2UNf8ydHo4jhHD-Uf5bl45ETIPVgjY3e6b9YdC-qZCT65AMB-rPyGDwztXQvtngTEMj5RuCaMZx05~Cq8esSm8ImsrnybVHOl-TbER6ql6GFy9rzvHVg__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIFLZBVQZ24NQH3KA

Release Schedule

Thailand: November 26, 2003
Germany: February 7, 2004 (Berlin International Film Festival)
Hong Kong: April 9, 2004 (Hong Kong International Film Festival)
Singapore: April 14, 2004 (premiere)
Singapore: April 29, 2004
Italy: May 27, 2004 (Milan International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)
United States: June 18, 2004 (San Francisco International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival)
Philippines: July 2, 2004 (Cinemanila Film Festival)
United States: July 9, 2004 (Los Angeles Outfest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Malaysia: July 22, 2004
Greece: September 20, 2004 (Athens Film Festival)
Canada: September 23, 2004 (Vancouver International Film Festival)
Canada: September 28, 2004 (Montréal Image and Nation Film Festival)
United States: October 17, 2004 (Reel Affirmations International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
United States: November 17, 2004 (Atlanta Out On Film Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Spain: December 17, 2004
United States: January 21, 2005 (limited)
Netherlands: January 29, 2005 (International Film Festival Rotterdam)
United States: February 25, 2005 (New York City, New York)
Australia: February 28, 2005 (Adelaide Film Festival)
France: March 18, 2005 (Festival du Film d'Aventures de Valenciennes)
Hungary: April 5, 2005 (Titanic International Filmpresence Festival)
Greece: April 6, 2005 (Berlinale in Athens Film Festival)
Iceland: April 20, 2005 (Iceland International Film Festival)
Italy: June 2, 2005 (Biografilm Festival)
Netherlands: June 2, 2005
China: June 15, 2005 (Shanghai International Film Festival)
Germany: August 25, 2005
Japan: October 15, 2005 (Tokyo)
United Kingdom: October 21, 2005
Philippines: January 8, 2006 (Manila)
Philippines: January 25, 2006 (Davao)
France: April 19, 2006 (DVD premiere)
France: April 19, 2006 (Grenoble Gay and Lesbian Film Festival)
Switzerland: August 9, 2006 (Locarno Film Festival)
Sweden: December 20, 2007 (TV premiere)

Awards

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