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The Dumpling Queen

2025 2 h Drama · Biography 水饺皇后

A single mother's dumpling stall becomes a frozen-food empire in this biographical drama.

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About the film

What it’s about

Zang Jianhe leaves mainland China for Hong Kong and, with two children to support, begins selling dumplings. Her small venture grows into the renowned frozen dumpling company Wanchai Ferry.

What hooks you

Ma Li plays Zang Jianhe. Andrew Lau directs. The film is based on real events.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like stories of perseverance and entrepreneurial success, and to viewers curious about Hong Kong's social history and food culture.

Technical details
Countries
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Biography
Running time
2h 0min
Age rating
12+
World premiere
Apr 30, 2025
Budget$11,000,000
Box office (world)$59,554,068

×5.4box office to budget

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
6.7 /10
IMDb
6.4462
Your rating —
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1 · Didn't land 10 · Masterpiece

Creative team

All 13
Director Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Starring
  1. 01 Ma Li Zang Jianhe
  2. 02 Kara Hui Sister Hong
  3. 03 Kara Wai Ying-Hung Ms. Hong
  4. 04 Zhu Yawen Brother Hua · Mr. Hua
  5. 05 Wong Cho-Lam Mr. Jin
  6. 06 Fiona Sit Hoi-Kei Rose
  7. 07 Fiona Sit Rose
  8. 08 Michael Tse Stanley
  9. 09 Michael Tse Tin-Wah Stanry
  10. 10 Pan Binlong Ice cream Bing · Ice-cream Bing
  11. 11 Ben Yuen Foo-Wah Uncle Syrup · Sugar Water Bo

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