The Dumpling Queen
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| Traditional Chinese | 水餃皇后 |
| Simplified Chinese | 水饺皇后 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shuǐjiǎo huánghòu |
| Directed by | Andrew Lau |
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| Distributed by | CMC Pictures |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
| Budget | ¥80 million |
| Box office | US$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.