Double Happiness
“You've got one life to live. What's it gonna be?”
Synopsis
Jade Li is a feisty, 20-something Chinese Canadian, trying to achieve that happy medium between giving in to her parent's wishes and fulfilling her own needs and desires – double happiness. Naturally, something's got to give and when love beckons in the shape of Mark, a white university student, the façade of the perfect Chinese daughter begins to slip.
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Double Happiness
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-04
Top Cast
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Sandra Oh
Jade Li
Stephen Chang
Dad Li
Alannah Ong
Mom Li
Frances You
Pearl Li
Donald Fong
Ah Hong
Callum Keith Rennie
Mark
Claudette Carracedo
Lisa
Greg Chan
Uncle Bing
Estelle Coppens
Lead Woman
Lesley Ewen
Carmen
Nathan Fong
Dr. Ming Chu/Bartender
Dennis Foon
Director
Kevin Kelly
Lead Man
Gene Kiniski
Man at Bus Stop
Tosca Leong
Linda Taylor Wong
Johnny Mah
Andrew Chau
Mimi Mok
Mrs. Mar
Laara Ong
Selina
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 28, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$759K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mina Shum
- Screenplay & Story
- Mina Shum
- Original Score
- Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
- Original Title
- Double Happiness
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $759K
- Production Studios
- Téléfilm Canada, Fine Line Features, ONF | NFB, New Views Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mina Shum
Mina Shum
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
Peter Wunstorf
Alison Grace
Stephen Hegyes, Rose Lam
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wunstorf
Director of Photography
Mina Shum
Writer
Mina Shum
Director
Stephen Hegyes
Producer
Rose Lam
Producer
Alison Grace
Editor
Michael Bjornson
Production Design
Cynthia Ann Summers
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Happiness
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What is Double Happiness about?
Jade Li is a feisty, 20-something Chinese Canadian, trying to achieve that happy medium between giving in to her parent's wishes and fulfilling her own needs and desires – double happiness. Naturally, something's got to give and when love beckons in the shape of Mark, a white university student, the façade of the perfect Chinese daughter begins to slip.
Who directed Double Happiness?
Double Happiness was directed by Mina Shum.
Who stars in Double Happiness?
The principal cast of Double Happiness includes Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang, Alannah Ong, Frances You, Donald Fong.
When was Double Happiness released and how long is it?
Double Happiness was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Double Happiness make at the box office?
Double Happiness grossed $759K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Double Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Double Happiness was composed by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Double Happiness?
Double Happiness holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.