Marching Boys
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| Traditional Chinese | 進行曲 |
| Literal meaning | Marching Boys |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Jìnxíngqǔ |
| Directed by | Ray Jiang |
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| Story by | Chen Hui-ju |
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| Distributed by | Hua Ying Entertainment |
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| Country | Taiwan |
| Language | Taiwanese Mandarin |
Marching Boys (simplified Chinese: 进行曲; traditional Chinese: 進行曲; pinyin: Jìnxíngqǔ) is a 2025 Taiwanese youth drama film directed by Chiang Jui-chih, written by Chen Hui-ju and Huang Chih-kai, and produced by Chen Hung-yuan and Chen Hui-ju. It stars Mu Sen, Liu Yu-jen and Yu Chieh-en. The film tells the story of a group of high school students in a marching band, exploring themes of adolescence, teamwork, and personal growth.[1][2]
The film premiered on 29 June 2025 as the closing film of the 27th Taipei Film Festival, and was released in Taiwan on 29 August 2025 by Hua Ying Entertainment.[3]
Plot
The story follows two very different high school freshmen who join the prestigious Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School marching band. While one joins secretly against his father’s wishes, the other sees it as a chance to gain popularity. As the band prepares for competition, they face challenges including lack of funding, outdated instruments, and internal conflicts. The narrative depicts how the students overcome their differences, learn to cooperate, and grow through music and friendship.[4]
Cast
- Mu Sen as Chiang Hao, a Chien Kuo freshman who secretly joins the marching band as a trumpeter despite his father’s objections.[5]
- Liu Yu-jen as Liu Chih-chuan (“Liuchuan”), a wealthy, rebellious freshman whose arrogance causes conflict within the band.
- Yu Chieh-en as Chiu Tai-cheng, the band’s conductor in his second year, who later becomes coach. Known for his strict leadership style.
- Lee Lee-zen as Chiang Hao’s father, a conservative education official who hopes his son will study medicine.[6]
- Umin Boya as Director Wang, a stern teacher feared by students.
- Huang Di-yang as Section Leader Chang, a more approachable teacher who supports the students.
Release
The film premiered at the closing ceremony of the 27th Taipei Film Festival on 29 June 2025,[7] before being released theatrically across Taiwan on 29 August 2025 by Hua Ying Entertainment.[8]
References
- ^ Kao, Tzu-han (25 August 2025). "Excitement builds for Taipei Film Festival closer 'Marching Boys'". Formosa Television. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ 王心妤 (3 July 2025). "「進行曲」改編建中樂旗隊故事 導演盼青春共鳴" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Central News Agency. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ 杜欣穎 (27 September 2025). "《進行曲》票房全台破千萬！《愛在暹邏》名導欽點登清邁影展開幕片". China Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ^ 廖福生 (4 September 2025). "「進行曲」熱血有魔力！國小生愛上「吹喇叭」 突破自我吹出新高度" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). United Daily News. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ 項貽斐 (29 August 2025). "電影《進行曲》專訪4／建國中學書包藏玄機 滿滿經典歌曲再現九〇年代氛圍" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Mirror Media. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ 葉姵妤 (29 August 2025). "李李仁戲份被刪減 喊話找「角頭」導演算帳" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Liberty Times. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ 蕭采薇 (14 August 2025). "《進行曲》建中鮮肉「裸身吹喇叭」練習片曝！黃牛價炒到3倍 文化部發聲關切" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). ETtoday. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ^ 林汝珊 (27 September 2025). "台片《進行曲》登清邁影展！BL大國觀眾哭翻 口碑狂燒衝國際". SET News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2 October 2025.