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Frugal Game

20021h 41mDerek Chiu
IMDb 5.8

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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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What is Frugal Game (2002) 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…

Who stars in Frugal Game?

Frugal Game stars Eric Tsang (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). The film was directed by Derek Chiu.

How long is Frugal Game?

Frugal Game has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

Is Frugal Game worth watching?

Frugal Game holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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