In the late 1970s, Zang Jian He from Qingdao, Shandong Province, took her two young daughters to join her husband but was forced to live in Hong Kong. In order to survive, she could only sell dumplings at Wanchai Pier. How will she withstand the many difficulties of fate and counterattack her life step by step? (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Based on the true story of Zang Jian He, the founder of Wan Chai Pier and her well-known nickname "Dumpling Queen". Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 水饺皇后
- Also Known As: Shui Jiao Huang Hou , Wan Chai Pier , Wan Zi Ma Tou , Yang Guang Ma Tou , 水餃皇后 , 湾仔码头 , 灣仔碼頭 , 阳光码头 , 陽光碼頭
- Director: Andrew Lau
- Screenwriter: Han Jia Nv
- Genres: Life, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Ma Li in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Ma Li in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Ma LiZang Jian HeMain Role -
![Kara Wai in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Kara Wai in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Kara WaiSister HongMain Role -
![Zhu Ya Wen in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Zhu Ya Wen in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Zhu Ya WenBrother HuaMain Role -
![Wong Cho Lam in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Wong Cho Lam in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Wong Cho LamMr. JinSupport Role -
![Fiona Sit in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Fiona Sit in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Fiona SitLu SiSupport Role -
![Michael Tse in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie]( "Michael Tse in The Dumpling Queen Chinese Movie")
Michael TseSi Tan LiSupport Role
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A Story That Reminded Me to Keep Going
*The Dumpling Queen* is a heartfelt film based on a true story, following an immigrant woman’s journey from street vendor to business icon. Set between 1977 and 2000, the story captures resilience, motherhood, and quiet ambition, told through bowls of handmade dumplings and years of hard work.The actress delivers a deeply grounded performance—never loud, never showy, but emotionally precise. You feel her exhaustion, her stubborn hope, and her love for her children in every scene. Supporting characters add warmth and realism, making the struggles feel lived-in rather than dramatized.
Visually, the film leans into warm, slightly muted tones that perfectly reflect the era. From cramped kitchens to growing storefronts, the atmosphere carries the texture of late-70s grit evolving into 90s confidence. There’s a nostalgic rhythm to the pacing—unhurried, observant, and sincere.
*The Dumpling Queen* isn’t just about success; it’s about endurance, dignity, and the quiet power of starting small and continuing anyway.
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