Crystal Boys (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Crystal Boys is a drama series.
What it’s about. A-Qing, a sensitive youth in 1971 Taipei, is expelled from school and rejected by his family after a same-sex relationship with classmate Zhao Ying is discovered. Alone and searching for belonging, he begins spending time at New Park, a gathering place for gay men, where he meets friends and fellow outsiders navigating love, desire, and survival in a society that ostracizes them. Through his experiences and those of his peers, the story explores identity, friendship, longing, and the struggle for acceptance, offering a nuanced portrait of Taiwan’s gay subculture in the early 1970s and the bonds that sustain a marginalized community.
Who’s in it. Crystal Boys stars Tou Tsung-hua as Wang Kuei-Lung, Fan Wing as Lee Ching, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan as Wu Min and King Chin as Hsiao-Yu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Crystal Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crystal Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crystal Boys tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crystal Boys (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crystal Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crystal Boys worth watching?
- Crystal Boys holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crystal Boys?
- Crystal Boys stars Tou Tsung-hua, Fan Wing, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan and King Chin.
- When was Crystal Boys released?
- Crystal Boys was released in 2003.