The Dumpling Queen

The Dumpling Queen
Theatrical release poster
Traditional Chinese水餃皇后
Simplified Chinese水饺皇后
Hanyu PinyinShuǐjiǎo huánghòu
Directed byAndrew Lau
Written by
  • Han Jianü
  • Zhang Mengchu
  • Theresa Tang
Produced by
  • Mandy Law
  • Andrew Lau
Starring
Cinematography
  • Andrew Lau
  • Wang Hao
Edited by
  • Lin Zhuangyu
  • Chen Yuxuan
  • Li Jianxiang
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byCMC Pictures
Release date
  • April 30, 2025 (2025-04-30)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryChina
LanguagesMandarin
Cantonese
Budget¥80 million
Box officeUS$52.8 million

The Dumpling Queen (Chinese: 水饺皇后) is a 2025 Chinese biographical drama film co-produced and directed by Andrew Lau. Starring Ma Li as the titular character, the film is adapted from the entrepreneurial journey of Chong Kin-wo, the founder of the Hong Kong frozen food brand, Wanchai Ferry. It tells the story of her struggle from being a single mother who fled to Hong Kong to becoming a well-known entrepreneur. The film was released in China on April 30, 2025.