The Dumpling Queen (2025)
Based on the true story of Ms. Zang Jianhe, the founder of Wan Chai Ferry Terminal and known as the "Queen of Dumplings"; in the late 1970s, Ms. Zang Jianhe from Qingdao, Shandong Province was forced to flee to her husband with her two young daughters, but was forced to stay in Hong Kong, and in order to survive, she had to sell dumplings at the Wan Chai Ferry Terminal. How will she carry down the heavy difficulties of fate, step by step to reverse her life...
Director: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: April 30, 2025
Cast
- Ma Li - Zang Jianhe
- Kara Wai Ying-Hung - Ms. Hong
- Zhu Yawen - Mr. Hua
- Wong Cho-Lam - Mr. Jin
- Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei - Rose
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah - Stanry
- Pan Binlong - Ice-cream Bing
- Ben Yuen Foo-Wah - Sugar Water Bo
- Elena Kong Mei-Yee - Ms. Zhen
- Tai Bo - Happy Uncle
Screenplay
Music: Comfort Chan
Cinematography: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Production: Tianjin Maoyan Weiying Culture Media, Alibaba Pictures Group
Country: China
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话
Box Office: $53M
Original Language: zh
Keywords
1970s, based on true story, impoverished, biographical drama
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dumpling Queen about?
- Based on the true story of Ms. Zang Jianhe, the founder of Wan Chai Ferry Terminal and known as the "Queen of Dumplings"; in the late 1970s, Ms. Zang Jianhe from Qingdao, Shandong Province was forced to flee to her husband with her two young daughters, but was forced to stay in Hong Kong, and in order to survive, she had to sell dumplings at the Wan Chai Ferry Terminal. How will she carry down the heavy difficulties of fate, step by step to reverse her life...
- Who directed The Dumpling Queen?
- The Dumpling Queen was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
- Who stars in The Dumpling Queen?
- The Dumpling Queen stars Ma Li, Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Zhu Yawen, Wong Cho-Lam, Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei, Michael Tse Tin-Wah.
- How long is The Dumpling Queen?
- The Dumpling Queen has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Dumpling Queen?
- The Dumpling Queen is a Drama film.
- How much did The Dumpling Queen gross?
- The Dumpling Queen grossed $53M worldwide.
- Where was The Dumpling Queen produced?
- The Dumpling Queen was produced in China.