Question 1

What real-life person is the film 'Beautiful Boxer' based on?

Accepted Answer

Based on the real life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a Muaythai boxer who underwent a sex change operation to become a woman.

Question 2

Which international film festivals featured 'Beautiful Boxer'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at San Francisco, San Sebastián, Vancouver, Berlin, International Film Festival Rotterdam, and Locarno International Film Festival.

Question 3

What happened during the first boxing scene involving Asanee Suwan?

Accepted Answer

Asanee Suwan accidentally knocked out the opponent in the first boxing scene.

Question 4

What career risk did Asanee Suwan take to appear in 'Beautiful Boxer'?

Accepted Answer

Asanee Suwan placed his real-life kickboxing career in jeopardy; his gym bosses gave him an ultimatum but later retained him despite his commitment to the film.

Question 5

What advice did director Ekachai Uekrongtham give Asanee Suwan about playing Nong Toom?

Accepted Answer

He told Suwan to believe he was a woman, not a lady-boy, to avoid flamboyant body language and achieve a sincere performance.

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