Crystal Boys

Season 1

20 episodes · Feb 17, 2003

In a city that won’t accept him, A-Qing finds others like him—under the neon shadows of Taipei’s New Park.

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  • S1E1

    Episode 1

    Feb 17, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E2

    Episode 2

    Feb 18, 200355m

    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 Ying offers him a glimpse of warmth in a world that’s falling apart.

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  • S1E3

    Episode 3

    Feb 19, 200355m

    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’s friendship, he steps into the shadows of the “dark kingdom,” where pain and longing quietly echo through the night.

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  • S1E4

    Episode 4

    Feb 20, 200355m

    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 photo and a name—“Little Goshawk”—urging him to fly forward into an uncertain future. Among wayward youth and whispered legends, A Qing’s journey through the “dark kingdom” takes flight.

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  • S1E5

    Episode 5

    Feb 21, 200355m

    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 turns into blame, pushing A Qing further into isolation. Meanwhile, Xiao Yu is showered with gifts by Old Zhou—new clothes, and a gold chain once worn by his late wife—pulling him deeper into a world where affection often comes with a price.

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  • S1E6

    Episode 6

    Feb 24, 200355m

    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 his older brother, Crow, forcing the boys into heavy silence on a grimy kitchen floor. Meanwhile, A Qing brings his ailing mother to Di Wa’s grave. Her sorrowful confession reveals a life spent fleeing—just like A Qing. In her regret, he sees his own reflection: a runaway soul, searching for something he can’t name, headed toward the same quiet ruin.

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  • S1E7

    Episode 7

    Feb 25, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E8

    Episode 8

    Feb 26, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E9

    Episode 9

    Feb 27, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E10

    Episode 10

    Feb 28, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E11

    Episode 11

    Mar 3, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E12

    Episode 12

    Mar 4, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E13

    Episode 13

    Mar 5, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E14

    Episode 14

    Mar 6, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E15

    Episode 15

    Mar 7, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E16

    Episode 16

    Mar 10, 200355m

    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 asks for money. At Taoyuanchun Restaurant, Xiao Zhen’s wedding leads to the opening of the new club, “Peace Village,” on Retrocession Day.

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  • S1E17

    Episode 17

    Mar 11, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E18

    Episode 18

    Mar 12, 200355m

    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.

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  • S1E19

    Episode 19

    Mar 13, 200355m

    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 Fong and shares it with Long Zi, who seeks understanding from both his father and Old Master Fu.

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  • S1E20

    Episode 20

    Mar 14, 200355m

    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 before running away. In New Park, he meets Luo Ping, and together they jog into the night, marking a new chapter in A Qing’s life.

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