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Lee Chong Wei (2018)

Lee Chong Wei poster
Original title
Lee Chong Wei: Rise of the Legend
Directed by
Teng Bee
Genre
biographical film
Country
Malaysia
Runtime
2h 13m
Rated
U
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This is a biographical drama about Lee Chong Wei, a Malaysian boy from a poor family who works hard to become the world's top badminton player. It follows his journey from childhood to international fame.

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What happens

Lee Chong Wei is a 2018 Malaysian biographical sports drama film directed by Teng Bee, about the story of national icon Lee Chong Wei, who rose from poverty to become the top badminton player in the world. The film is based on Lee's 2012 autobiography Dare to Be a Champion (which has been translated into English by Patty Tai Peck Sing). The film stars in the title role for two newcomers, namely 22-year-old Tosh Chan and 13-year-old Jake Eng, who were picked from more than 2,000 auditioned hopefuls. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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