Frugal Game
慳錢家族
Synopsis
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.
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Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Wai Tai Hon
Carol Cheng
Diana
Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah
Wai Chin Wah
Yiu Tak-Shing
Wai Man Wah
Eason Chan Yik-Shun
Mr. Tsui
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Lai Siu Cheung
Josie Ho
Cheung's sister
Chan Man-Lei
Cheung's father
Pang Mei-Seung
Cheung's mother
Ti Lung
Delon
Benny Li Shun-Yan
TV producer
Conroy Chan Chi-Chung
Ah Fu
Lisa Lui Yau-Wai
Ah Fu's new girlfriend
Woo Ying-Man
Female emcee
Chang Gan-Wing
Uncle Wayne
Wong Sam-Yue
Robber in toilet
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Chiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Po-Cheung, Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
- Original Score
- Kubert Leung Kiu-Pak, Au-Yeung San
- Original Title
- 慳錢家族
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Universe Entertainment Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Chiu
Lee Po-Cheung, Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
Kubert Leung Kiu-Pak, Au-Yeung San
Tony Cheung Tung-Leung
Daneil Lam Siu-Ming
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Chiu
Director
Lee Po-Cheung
Writer
Andrew Fung Chih-Chiang
Writer
Daneil Lam Siu-Ming
Producer
Tony Cheung Tung-Leung
Director of Photography
Kubert Leung Kiu-Pak
Original Music Composer
Au-Yeung San
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frugal Game
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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.
Who directed Frugal Game?
Frugal Game was directed by Derek Chiu.
Who stars in Frugal Game?
The principal cast of Frugal Game includes Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Carol Cheng, Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah, Yiu Tak-Shing, Eason Chan Yik-Shun.
When was Frugal Game released and how long is it?
Frugal Game was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Frugal Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frugal Game was composed by Kubert Leung Kiu-Pak, Au-Yeung San.