Greedy Ghost (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Greedy Ghost is a 2012 comedy directed by Boris Boo, starring Mark Lee as Book Spirit, Chin-Jung Kang and Brenden Yuan. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $469,823 worldwide.
Chinese What Is Greedy Ghost About?
The premise of Greedy Ghost without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While working at a funeral parlor, Lim stumbles upon a peculiar book containing a "Book Spirit." This spirit offers him winning lottery numbers and financial advice, setting him on a path to riches. Initially, the winnings are small, but as his fortune grows, unexpected complications arise, leading him to question whether money truly brings happiness and what he's willing to sacrifice for it.
Greedy Ghost Cast & Characters
Mark Lee leads the cast as Book Spirit, with Chin-Jung Kang as Little Lim (a.k.a. Lin Dao Mei) and Brenden Yuan as Ah Nam. Directed by Boris Boo; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Boris Boo
- Mark Lee as Book Spirit
- Chin-Jung Kang as Little Lim (a.k.a. Lin Dao Mei)
- Brenden Yuan as Ah Nam
- Henry Thia as Lao Hui
Also Starring in Greedy Ghost
· 1 more- Jesseca Liu Xiaoqian
More from Boris Boo
More films directed by Boris Boo: The Ghosts Must Be Crazy, Phua Chu Kang The Movie and Where Got Ghost?.
Greedy Ghost Plot Summary
What happens in Greedy Ghost from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a quiet funeral parlour, Little Lim Chin-Jung Kang discovers a mysterious, wordless book that houses a living presence—the Book Spirit Mark Lee. The spirit offers Lim luck in the form of winning lottery numbers and practical financial advice. The initial wins are modest, but Lim’s eagerness to share the winnings drags him into a cycle with his two friends, Ah Nam Brenden Yuan and Lao Hui Henry Thia, who earn their living by digging bones from old graves. The spirit cautions him to think before acting, hinting at the consequences that accompany great wealth.
Full summary
The whole story of Greedy Ghost, scene by scene
Greedy Ghost Box Office
Greedy Ghost grossed $469,823 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$469.8K
- International
- $469.8K
Greedy Ghost Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Greedy Ghost.
How Well Do You Know Greedy Ghost?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does the Book Spirit offer Little Lim when they first meet?
Greedy Ghost Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Greedy Ghosts” and “貪心鬼見鬼”.
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- Greedy Ghosts
- 貪心鬼見鬼
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Greedy Ghost FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Greedy Ghost, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Greedy Ghost?
Greedy Ghost runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Greedy Ghost released?
Greedy Ghost was released on August 16, 2012.
Who directed Greedy Ghost?
Greedy Ghost was directed by Boris Boo.
More films by Boris Boo Who is in the cast of Greedy Ghost?
Greedy Ghost stars Mark Lee as Book Spirit, Chin-Jung Kang as Little Lim (a.k.a. Lin Dao Mei) and Brenden Yuan as Ah Nam, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Greedy Ghost make at the box office?
Greedy Ghost grossed $469,823 worldwide.
Does Greedy Ghost have a post-credit scene?
No. Greedy Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Greedy Ghost in?
The original language of Greedy Ghost is Chinese.
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