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The Thrifty Angel

2026Wei Zhong

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Wei Yi (38), a stingy suona player from Sichuan Folk Orchestra, reluctantly takes in his neighbor's 6-year-old son A Yu. Through their unexpected bond, the miser gradually transforms.

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StingyPersonal TransformationHeartwarming ComedyUnexpected Guardianship

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What is The Thrifty Angel (2026) about?

Wei Yi (38), a stingy suona player from Sichuan Folk Orchestra, reluctantly takes in his neighbor's 6-year-old son A Yu. Through their unexpected bond, the miser gradually transforms.

Who stars in The Thrifty Angel?

The Thrifty Angel stars Meng Hetang, Guan Yue, Ke Da, Sitar Tan, Lei Songran. The film was directed by Wei Zhong.

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