Crystal Boys (2003) is a drama web series in Chinese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Crystal Boys online in HD.
Crystal Boys — Storyline
A-Qing, a sensitive youth in 1971 Taipei, is expelled from school and rejected by his family after a same-sex relationship with classmate Zhao Ying is discovered. Alone and searching for belonging, he begins spending time at New Park, a gathering place for gay men, where he meets friends and fellow outsiders navigating love, desire, and survival in a society that ostracizes them. Through his experiences and those of his peers, the story explores identity, friendship, longing, and the struggle for acceptance, offering a nuanced portrait of Taiwan’s gay subculture in the early 1970s and the bonds that sustain a marginalized community.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Tsao Jui-yuan
- Starring: Tou Tsung-hua, Fan Wing, Joseph Chang Hsiao-Chuan, King Chin
Crystal Boys — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2003-02-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Network | PTS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.5/10 (4 votes) |
Crystal Boys — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2003-02-17) — Barefoot and fleeing his crumbling home life, Li Qing escapes down a sunlit alley as his broken, gun-waving father gives chase, haunted by past glory and present loss.
- E2: Episode 2 (2003-02-18) — After a painful reunion with their mother and the sudden loss of his younger brother, A Qing finds himself drowning in grief and guilt—until a quiet, unexpected moment with Zhao Yi
- E3: Episode 3 (2003-02-19) — Cast out from home and school, A Qing seeks refuge in New Park, where he’s drawn into a hidden world of outcasts, memories, and forbidden love. With Old Guo’s guidance and Xiao Yu’
- E4: Episode 4 (2003-02-20) — Welcomed into a chosen family, A Qing joins Xiao Yu, Mouse, and Wu Min under the wing of Master Yang. As they prepare for Sheng Gong’s party, Old Guo bids A Qing farewell with a ph
- E5: Episode 5 (2003-02-21) — At Sheng Gong’s party, A Qing dances among strangers and longing, while his past crashes back when he finds his mother ill and broken in a basement. Her grief over Di Wa’s death tu
- E6: Episode 6 (2003-02-24) — Xiao Yu and A Qing visit Mouse, who proudly displays his stash of stolen memories, each tied to a forgotten moment. But the fragile calm is broken when Mouse is brutally beaten by
- E7: Episode 7 (2003-02-25) — A-Qing sings to his dying mother as she passes, while Wu Min faces heartbreak and Xiao Yu meets a man who may link to his long-lost father.
- E8: Episode 8 (2003-02-26) — A-Qing grieves alone in the rain, haunted by loss. Wu Min attempts suicide after being dumped, and Long Zi’s comfort only deepens A-Qing’s pain.
- E9: Episode 9 (2003-02-27) — A-Qing faces scorn from Master Yang and quits his job. He helps Mouse with Fumi and reunites with Zhao Ying while Xiao pursues further education.
- E10: Episode 10 (2003-02-28) — Long Zi returns, sharing a painful past with A-Qing. Xiao Yu grows distant from Old Zhou, while A-Qing struggles with his own feelings and commitments.
- E11: Episode 11 (2003-03-03) — Long Zi explains his tragic love for A Fong, while A Qing struggles with his own relationships. Xiao Yu tries to mend his ties, but faces new complications.
- E12: Episode 12 (2003-03-04) — A Qing learns more about Long Zi's past, while Long Zi's family forces him into a painful decision. A Fong's departure leaves both men heartbroken and lost.
- E13: Episode 13 (2003-03-05) — Long Zi shares his painful past with A Qing, leading to an invitation for A Qing to help him rebuild. Master Yang warns Long Zi, while tensions rise with the police.
- E14: Episode 14 (2003-03-06) — At the police station, A Qing and the others face punishment, while Wu Min’s father discovers his son's sexuality. Long Zi shares a poignant story of his own exile and painful past
- E15: Episode 15 (2003-03-07) — Long Zi offers A Qing a set of keys to his home, but A Qing feels suffocated by the secrets lingering there. A Qing rescues a mute boy, reminding him of Di Wa.
- E16: Episode 16 (2003-03-10) — A Qing and the others take Mouse to a doctor who turns out to be Lin-san’s old friend. Xiao Yu’s dream of going to Japan is dashed once again. Li Yue’s joy fades when her old flame
- E17: Episode 17 (2003-03-11) — At Peace Village's opening, Xiao Yu reconnects with his Japan dreams. A Qing cares for Old Master Fu, learning of the tragic past that shapes the old man's sorrow.
- E18: Episode 18 (2003-03-12) — Wu Min returns to New Park, sinking into depression before A Qing takes him in. Long Zi confronts A Qing about leaving, and A Qing recalls his past with Zhao Ying.
- E19: Episode 19 (2003-03-13) — With Peace Village at risk, Xiao Yu sets off for Japan. Meanwhile, Wu Min cares for Mr. Zhang, who finds peace with their relationship. A Qing learns of Old Master Fu's past with A
- E20: Episode 20 (2003-03-14) — Old Master Fu urges A Qing’s father to forgive him, but dies after a heart attack. A Qing, haunted by visions of his father, returns home, leaving behind a gift for his father befo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Crystal Boys have? 1 season(s) with 20 episodes.
Who created Crystal Boys? Tsao Jui-yuan.
Where can I watch Crystal Boys? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
