12金鴨 (2015): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2015, 12金鴨 is a komödie and drama film directed by Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Devastated by a love affair, former in-demand gigolo Future Chang (played by Sandra Ng) retreats to Thailand, leading the life a dissolute. Thanks to the intervention of his high school teacher, Mr. Lo, Future summons the courage to return to Hong Kong. With the help of his friend Ricky, a gym trainer, he works hard to get back into shape, determined to make a comeback in the “duck” (male escort) trade. To Future’s surprise, Hong Kong has undergone a dramatic transformation since he left the city. Even the rules of the duck trade have completely changed! In order to ply his trade, Future is reduced seeking clients at an old age nursery home for women. Meanwhile, the places where women can buy happiness have become much more accessible, operating in neighborhood establishments such as a Thai restaurant…Determined to adapt to their new environment, Future and his desperate cohorts Dick Wide, Nebula and Broker Chan decide to dedicate themselves to satisfying the needs of their new client.

Who’s in it. 12金鴨 stars Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu as Future Cheung, Louis Koo as Rocky, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Lo and Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung as Saul-Yun, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, 12金鴨 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 12金鴨 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 12金鴨 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.