12 Golden Ducks (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2015, 12 Golden Ducks is a comedy 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 Golden Ducks stars Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu as Future Cheung, Louis Koo as Rocky, Anthony Wong as Lo and Wilfred Lau as Saul-Yun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, 12 Golden Ducks 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 Golden Ducks page.
If you liked it. Fans of 12 Golden Ducks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 12 Golden Ducks (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 12 Golden Ducks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 12 Golden Ducks worth watching?
- 12 Golden Ducks holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 12 Golden Ducks?
- 12 Golden Ducks stars Sandra Ng Kwun-Yu, Louis Koo, Anthony Wong, Wilfred Lau and Pakho Chau.
- When was 12 Golden Ducks released?
- 12 Golden Ducks was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.