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7.0 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19871h 28m$1.6M Worldwide GrossHong Kong

Trouble Couples

開心勿語

Synopsis

Mui Da Hsien (Anita Mui), the eldest sister, is the only breadwinner in the family. She spends all her time in raising up and discipline her three sisters, Yee Hsien (Ann Bridgewater), Sarm Hsien (Charine Chan), and Sai Hsien (Fennie Yuen). They are aware of Da Hsien is becoming a spinster and they are not allowed to get married if Da Hsien remains single. So they decide to find her a husband. So all their boyfriends very anxious to give a helping hand. They find Tsang To Choy (Eric Tsang) who just has broken heart is the right man, but Tsang is scared away by Da Hsien's shrew temper...

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 2, 1988

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.6M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Original Title
開心勿語
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 28m
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Production Studios
Cinema City Company Limited, Alan and Eric Films Limited

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Director of Photography

Joe Chan Kwong-Hung

Film Editing

Wong Ming-Gong

Producers

Raymond Wong, Alan Tam

Department Leadership Roster

Raymond Wong

Raymond Wong

Producer

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Eric Tsang Chi-Wai

Director

Alan Tam

Alan Tam

Producer

Wong Ming-Gong

Editor

Joe Chan Kwong-Hung

Joe Chan Kwong-Hung

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trouble Couples.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble Couples

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Trouble Couples about?

Mui Da Hsien (Anita Mui), the eldest sister, is the only breadwinner in the family. She spends all her time in raising up and discipline her three sisters, Yee Hsien (Ann Bridgewater), Sarm Hsien (Charine Chan), and Sai Hsien (Fennie Yuen). They are aware of Da Hsien is becoming a spinster and they are not allowed to get married if Da Hsien remains single. So they decide to find her a husband. So all their boyfriends very anxious to give a helping hand. They find Tsang To Choy (Eric Tsang) who just has broken heart is the right man, but Tsang is scared away by Da Hsien's shrew temper...

Who directed Trouble Couples?

Trouble Couples was directed by Eric Tsang Chi-Wai.

Who stars in Trouble Couples?

The principal cast of Trouble Couples includes Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Ann Bridgewater, Charine Chan Ka-Ling, Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying.

When was Trouble Couples released and how long is it?

Trouble Couples was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

How much did Trouble Couples make at the box office?

Trouble Couples grossed $1.6M in worldwide ticket sales.