Frugal Game
2002, Cantonese. Directed by Derek Chiu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Derek ChiuDirector
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiWai Tai Hon
- Carol ChengDiana
- Miriam Yeung Chin-wahWai Chin Wah
- Yiu Tak-ShingWai Man Wah
- Eason Chan Yik-ShunMr. Tsui
- Wayne Lai Yiu-cheungLai Siu Cheung
- Josie HoCheung's sister
- Chan Man-LeiCheung's father
- Pang Mei-SeungCheung's mother
- Ti LungDelon
- Benny Li Shun-YanTV producer
- Conroy Chan Chi-chungAh Fu
Details
- Released
- 6 June 2002
- Original title
- 慳錢家族
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lee Po-Cheung, Andrew Fung Chih-chiang
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Frugal Game runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is Frugal Game on?
Frugal Game isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 June 2002. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Frugal Game?
If you liked Frugal Game, try Thunderstruck, Fat Choi Spirit, American Dreamer.
Who directed Frugal Game?
Frugal Game (2002) was directed by Derek Chiu and stars Eric Tsang Chi-wai, Carol Cheng, Miriam Yeung Chin-wah.