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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Meng Hetang
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Shiliu Liu
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Wei Zhong Director · Wang Boxue Cinematographer
First release June 27, 2026 · Produced in China · Original title 小气鬼
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China
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Original title
小气鬼
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
China · June 27, 2026
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No release date listed for United States.
China
September 2, 2026 · Digital
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