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Merry-Go-Round (2001): Cast & Box Office

Merry-Go-Round (2001) movie poster

Merry-Go-Round is a 2001 comedy directed by Thomas Chow Wai-Kwan, starring Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai as Fung, Rainie Yang and Ann Hui. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $50,748 worldwide.

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Merry-Go-Round (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Merry-Go-Round About?

The premise of Merry-Go-Round without spoilers.

During a summer holiday, Mr. Kuk opens a noodle bar on a two‑month lease with his children Ku Fung and Little Kuk‑Ku, hoping for great profits. Ku Fung quickly falls for his friend Carlily, while Little Kuk‑Ku befriends Wo, a worker at the shop. The venture closes before expectations are met, but both children discover new friendships and a budding puppy love.

Merry-Go-Round Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • children
  • father
  • telephone call
  • noodle
  • video camera
  • teenage love
  • swimming pool
  • sister sister relationship
  • quiz show
  • merry go round
  • japan
  • hotel room
+3 more
  • hong kong
  • crying
  • carousel
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Cast & crew

Merry-Go-Round Cast & Characters

Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai leads the cast as Fung, with Rainie Yang as Carlily and Ann Hui. Directed by Thomas Chow Wai-Kwan; 23 actors are credited in all.

Box office

Merry-Go-Round Box Office

Merry-Go-Round grossed $50,748 worldwide.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$50.7K

International
$50.7K
Details

Merry-Go-Round Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Chu lian na cha mian” and “初恋滋味”.

Also known as
  • Chu lian na cha mian
  • 初恋滋味

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FAQ

Merry-Go-Round FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Merry-Go-Round, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Merry-Go-Round?

Merry-Go-Round runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Merry-Go-Round released?

Merry-Go-Round was released on September 27, 2001.

Who directed Merry-Go-Round?

Merry-Go-Round was directed by Thomas Chow Wai-Kwan.

More films by Thomas Chow Wai-Kwan

Who is in the cast of Merry-Go-Round?

Merry-Go-Round stars Lawrence Chou Chun-Wai as Fung, Rainie Yang as Carlily and Ann Hui, among 23 credited actors.

How much did Merry-Go-Round make at the box office?

Merry-Go-Round grossed $50,748 worldwide.

Does Merry-Go-Round have a post-credit scene?

No. Merry-Go-Round has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Merry-Go-Round in?

The original language of Merry-Go-Round is Cantonese.

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