Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke
1997, Cantonese. Directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung.
Three friends begin a contest to find Karen, a particular girl they all like. The limits: one month, and no advertising or radio. The prize: the losers withdraw and the winner gets free reign to woo her.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Riley Yip Kam-HungDirector
- Jan LambEddie
- Andy Hui Chi-OnPaul Lee
- Wallace ChungLeslie
- Shu QiSandy Lee Lai-Shan
- Theresa Lee Yee-HungPumpkin
- Christine Ng Wing-meiSabrina
- Sam Yuk-MeiKaren Chan Siu-Fong
- Vincent Wan Yeung-mingBoss Shing
- Tang ChiaTattoo artist
- Wong HeiDJ of Sex Chatline
- Tats Lau Yee-tatDr Aan Chung-Ming
- Heung HoiOld Temple Oracle Reader
Details
- Released
- 12 September 1997
- Original title
- 飛一般愛情小說
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Elmond Yeung Chi-Sam, Riley Yip Kam-Hung
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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 September 1997. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?
If you liked Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke, try Little Italy, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, The Wrong Paris.
Who directed Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?
Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke (1997) was directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung and stars Jan Lamb, Andy Hui Chi-On, Wallace Chung.