Love on a Diet (2001): Cast & Plot
Love on a Diet is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, starring Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as Mini Mo, Andy Lau and Rikiya Kurokawa. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Milkyway Image
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Love on a Diet About?
The premise of Love on a Diet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A depressed, obese woman tries to lose weight in order to win back her ex-boyfriend with the help of a fellow Hong Konger whom she met in Japan.
Love on a Diet Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- woman
- japan
- abroad
- foreigner in japan
- hong kong dark comedy
- hong kong romance
- overweight female lead
- fat suit
Love on a Diet Cast & Characters
Sammi Cheng Sau-Man leads the cast as Mini Mo, with Andy Lau as Fatso and Rikiya Kurokawa as Kurokawa. Directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Johnnie To - Co-director Wai Ka-Fai
- Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as Mini Mo
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Andy Lau as Fatso - Rikiya Kurokawa as Kurokawa
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Lam Suet as Bun Man
Also Starring in Love on a Diet
· 10 more- Cheung Chi-Ping Fatso's Fat Friend
- Wong Tin-Lam Fatso's Friend
- Hung Wai-Leung Fatso's Fat Friend
- Ryuji Yamamoto
- Asuka Higuchi Kudo
- Lu Ching-Ting
- Keiji Sato Fatso's Boxing Customer
- Wong Mei-Fan Radio DJ
- Po Ming-Nam Cocaine Ken
- Cheng Kam-Cheong Fatso's Fat Friend
Love on a Diet Plot Summary
What happens in Love on a Diet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mini Mo Sammi Cheng Sau-Man is a Hong Kong resident living in Japan. She battles depression, low self-esteem, and a binge eating disorder that has left her severely obese. A suicide attempt brings her into contact with Fatso Andy Lau, a Hong Kong salesman working in Japan who is also obese.
Full summary
The whole story of Love on a Diet, scene by scene
Love on a Diet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Love on a Diet.
How Well Do You Know Love on a Diet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who portrays the character Mini Mo in the film?
Love on a Diet Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “ダイエット・ラブ” and “Sau sun nam nui”.
- Also known as
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- ダイエット・ラブ
- Sau sun nam nui
- 러브 온 다이어트
- Любовь на диете
- Chuyện Tình Kiêng Khem
- คู่ตุ้ยนุ้ยพิศดารมหัศจรรย์
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Love on a Diet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Love on a Diet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Love on a Diet released?
Love on a Diet was released on June 21, 2001.
Who directed Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet was directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai.
More films by Johnnie To Who is in the cast of Love on a Diet?
Love on a Diet stars Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as Mini Mo, Andy Lau as Fatso and Rikiya Kurokawa as Kurokawa, among 14 credited actors.
Does Love on a Diet have a post-credit scene?
No. Love on a Diet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Love on a Diet in?
The original language of Love on a Diet is Cantonese.
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