🎬 Documentary

China Heavyweight

⭐ 6.0/10 2012 1h 34m Dir. Yung Chang

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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 China’s 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.

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Year
2012
Runtime
1h 34m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
4
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
ZH
🎭 Documentary 🎬 Yung Chang

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China Heavyweight has a runtime of 1h 34m (1 hour and 34 minutes).
China Heavyweight was directed by Yung Chang and released in 2012.
China Heavyweight is a Documentary film (2012).
China Heavyweight has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 4 votes.

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