Frugal Game (2002)
Original title: 慳錢家族
Frugal Game is a 2002 Chinese-language comedy movie directed by Derek Chiu, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Eason Chan Yik-Shun, Carol Cheng and Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah.
Diana and Wai have become overburdened with debt, and in a scheme to make some quick cash, they put together a fake "family" to go on a reality TV show. Their family is pitted against another one, and they must compete to see who can live off the smallest amount of money. But as the game approaches the end, the show's producer forces the director to make a few changes to boost ratings, which may inadvertently expose Diana and Wai for the frauds they are.
Quick answers
What is Frugal Game about?
Diana and Wai have become overburdened with debt, and in a scheme to make some quick cash, they put together a fake "family" to go on a reality TV show. Their family is pitted against another one, and they must compete to see who can live off the smallest amount of money. But as the game approaches the end, the show's producer forces the director to make a few changes to boost ratings, which may inadvertently expose Diana and Wai for the frauds they are.
When was Frugal Game released?
Frugal Game was released on 6 June 2002.
How long is Frugal Game?
Frugal Game runs 1h 41m.
Who made Frugal Game?
Frugal Game was directed by Derek Chiu.
Cast
- Eason Chan Yik-Shun as Mr Tsui
- Carol Cheng as Diana
- Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah as Wai Chin-Wah
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Wai Tai-Hon
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung as Lai Siu-Cheung
- Conroy Chan Chi-Chung as Ah Fu
- Yiu Tak-Shing as Wai Man-Wah
- Woo Ying-Man as Female emcee
- Chan Man-Lei as Cheung's father
- Benny Li Shun-Yan as TV producer
- Chang Gan-Wing as Uncle Wayne
- Josie Ho as Cheung's sister