The God of Wealth
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| Directed by | Jon Art |
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| Distributed by | Mega Films Distribution |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Languages | Mandarin Cantonese |
The God of Wealth (Chinese: 大财神) is a 2020 Malaysian Chinese-language comedy film. In the film, three bad guys from the sea bring chaos to a small, peaceful fishing village, and the God of Wealth is sent down from heaven to save the village and restore peace.[1]
The film was released on 25 January 2020 in Malaysia. It was one of four 2020 Malaysian Chinese New Year films, along with A Moment of Happiness, Fight Lah! Kopitiam, and Good Wealth 2020.[2][3]
Synopsis[edit]
Long time ago, there is a peaceful fishing village called Batu Village. But one day, a big wave washed up the coast and brought three guys ashore, Lai, Haha and Mao Mao. They are saved by a kind elderly couple. Instead of repaying them with good deeds, these three wicked "Lai Ha Mao" do much harm to the village, even pretending to be fortune tellers. So, the Heaven has sent down the God of Wealth to go under cover as a human to save the village. Can he save the village and bring back peace?[4][5]
Cast[edit]
- Eddy Ko
- Jacky Kam
- Frost Yaw
- Freddie Wong
- Eliza Wong
- James Wong
- Benny Sii Tuong Kai
- Gan Jiaqi as the God of Wealth
Production[edit]
Filming took place in Port Klang and Batu Pahat in Malaysia.[6][7] Actor Gan Jiaqi was initially nervous to shoot his scenes, as he worried that he was not fit enough to look good in a scene where his character fell naked from the sky, and followed a strict diet regimen for the part.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "The God of Wealth to be released on CNY 2020". Oriental Daily. 29 December 2019.
- ^ "Jackie Chan and Donnie Yen face off in battle of Chinese New Year movies". The Star.
- ^ "All-round review of 2020's CNY films". The Interview (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "CNY Malaysia 2020: Chinese New Year Movies To Enjoy This Season". Hype Malaysia. 16 January 2020.
- ^ "Film review: The God Of Wealth 2020". Kakimuvee (in Malay). 2020-02-02. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "Frost Yaw to star in The God of Wealth". China Press. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "The God of Wealth crew to have production ceremony". China Press. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "Gan Jiaqi on filiming The God of Wealth". Sin Chew Daily. Retrieved 2020-10-02.
- ^ "Gan Jiaqi as The God of Wealth in film". Kwong Wah. Retrieved 2020-10-02.