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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke (1997): Cast

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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke is a 1997 romantic comedy directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung, starring Sam Yuk-Mei as Karen Chan Siu-Fong, Shu Qi and Tats Lau Yee-Tat. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke About?

The premise of Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke without spoilers.

Three friends turn their mutual affection for Karen into a month‑long competition, forbidding any use of advertising or radio to contact her. The rules stipulate that the loser steps aside, while the winner gains unrestricted freedom to court her. The film tracks their increasingly inventive attempts and the strain the rivalry places on their friendship.

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke Themes & Keywords

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  • competition
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Cast & crew

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke Cast & Characters

Sam Yuk-Mei leads the cast as Karen Chan Siu-Fong, with Shu Qi as Sandy Lee Lai-Shan and Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Dr Aan Chung-Ming. Directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Riley Yip Kam-Hung

More films directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung: Elixir of Love, Just One Look, Lavender and Metade Fumaça.

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Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke released?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke was released on September 12, 1997.

Who directed Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke was directed by Riley Yip Kam-Hung.

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Who is in the cast of Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke?

Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke stars Sam Yuk-Mei as Karen Chan Siu-Fong, Shu Qi as Sandy Lee Lai-Shan and Tats Lau Yee-Tat as Dr Aan Chung-Ming, among 27 credited actors.

Does Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke have a post-credit scene?

No. Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke in?

The original language of Love Is Not a Game, But a Joke is Cantonese.

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