The Thrifty Angel (2026)
小气鬼
Director: Wei Zhong
Cast: Meng Hetang, Guan Yue, Ke Da, Sitar Tan, Lei Songran
Wei Yi, a 38-year-old frugal suona performer with the Sichuan Folk Orchestra, is forced to look after A Yu, his neighbor’s six-year-old son. What starts as an unwelcome burden slowly melts the tightfisted musician’s heart, sparking an unlikely connection that reshapes his entire outlook on life.
More About This Film
The Thrifty Angel is a Chinese comedy-drama centered on Gao Yi, a penny-pinching suona musician whose carefully controlled life changes when he agrees to look after a four-year-old boy. The unexpected responsibility brings a new family dynamic into his life while he also develops feelings for a cellist.
Directed by Zhong Wei, the film combines neighborhood comedy, romance, music, and an unlikely father-son relationship. Hetang Meng leads the film, with Guan Le and child performer Wu Dichang among the principal cast.
- The Chinese title is 小气鬼.
- Directed and written by Zhong Wei.
- Hetang Meng, Guan Le, Wu Dichang, and Ke Da star.
- Runtime is approximately 113 minutes.
- The film was released theatrically in mainland China in June 2026.
Where to Watch
The Thrifty Angel first received a Chinese theatrical release, with broader digital availability dependent on regional licensing.
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