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The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.
12 Golden Ducks
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.
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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.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:One Cool Films, Joseph Kaufman Productions
Cast
Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
Director
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
Future Cheung
Louis Koo
Rocky
Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung
Saul-Yun
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Lo
Pakho Chau
Jamie
BabyJohn Choi Hon-Yik
Nebula
Vicky Zhao Wei
Young Aunt May
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Ma Chi-Kin
Wyman Wong Wai-Man
Lincows
Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung
Rocky's Client
Philip Keung Ho-Man
Hak
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