China Heavyweight (2012)

Audience Score
60
In southwestern China state athletic coaches scour the countryside to recruit poor rural teenagers who demonstrate a natural ability to throw a good punch Moved into boxing training centers these boys and girls undergo a rigorous regimen that grooms them to be Chinas next Olympic heroes but also prepares them for life outside the ring As these young boxers develop the allure of turning professional for personal gain and glory competes with the main philosophy behind their training to represent their country Interconnected with their story is that of their charismatic coach Qi Moxiang who now in his late thirties and determined to win back lost honor trains for a significant fight
DirectorYung Chang

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 6th, 2012
On DVD & Blu-ray:January 15th, 2013 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$10,481 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Chinese
Production Companies:CNEX Foundation EyeSteelFilm Yuan Fang Media Sundance