Penny Pinchers (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Penny Pinchers is a 2011 romantic comedy directed by Kim Jung-hwan, starring Song Joong-ki as Ji-woong, Han Ye-seul and Ra Mi-ran. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Kim Jung-hwan
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Filament Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Penny Pinchers About?
The premise of Penny Pinchers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ji‑woong, unemployed and constantly deceiving his mother for money, is abruptly cut off and forced onto the streets. On the same day he meets Hong‑sil, a compulsively frugal woman who deposits money at the bank and sells empty bottles and old newspapers for cash. Their unlikely encounter leads them to form a bond built on thrift, survival and unexpected affection.
Penny Pinchers Cast & Characters
Song Joong-ki leads the cast as Ji-woong, with Han Ye-seul as Hong-sil and Ra Mi-ran as Landlady. Directed by Kim Jung-hwan; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kim Jung-hwan
- Song Joong-ki as Ji-woong
- Han Ye-seul as Hong-sil
- Ra Mi-ran as Landlady
- Lee Sang-yeob as Gwan-woo
Also Starring in Penny Pinchers
· 7 more- Shin So-yul Kyung-joo
- Lee Jae-won Tae-woo
- Han Sa-myeong Director Young Man
- Moon Se-yoon Sysop
- Kim Young-sam Resident
- Kim Ji-na Mi-ro
- Lee Yong-joo Chang-geun
More from Kim Jung-hwan
One more film directed by Kim Jung-hwan: Love Affair.
Penny Pinchers Plot Summary
What happens in Penny Pinchers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chun Ji-woong Song Joong-ki is an unemployed college graduate who continually fails job interviews and lives off an allowance from his mother, who runs a small restaurant in the countryside. Ji-woong is an eternal optimist, but having no money is cramping his dating life when he can’t even afford to buy a pack of condoms. Yet despite living in a tiny, dingy apartment in a low-income neighborhood, he’s about to face eviction when his mother abruptly cuts him off and he can’t pay the rent.
Full summary
The whole story of Penny Pinchers, scene by scene
Penny Pinchers Box Office
Penny Pinchers grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- International
- $2.6M
Penny Pinchers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Penny Pinchers.
How Well Do You Know Penny Pinchers?
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 is Chun Ji-woong's employment status?
Penny Pinchers Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ti-kkeul-mo-a Ro-maen-seu” and “Love and Cash”.
- Also known as
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- Ti-kkeul-mo-a Ro-maen-seu
- Love and Cash
- 爱情储蓄罐
- 攒钱罗曼史
- 賺錢羅曼史
- Жадины
- ちりも積もればロマンス
- หนุ่มหน้าใสกับยัยสาวจอมงก
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Penny Pinchers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Penny Pinchers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Penny Pinchers?
Penny Pinchers runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Penny Pinchers released?
Penny Pinchers was released on November 10, 2011.
Who directed Penny Pinchers?
Penny Pinchers was directed by Kim Jung-hwan.
More films by Kim Jung-hwan Who is in the cast of Penny Pinchers?
Penny Pinchers stars Song Joong-ki as Ji-woong, Han Ye-seul as Hong-sil and Ra Mi-ran as Landlady, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Penny Pinchers make at the box office?
Penny Pinchers grossed $2.6 million worldwide.
Does Penny Pinchers have a post-credit scene?
No. Penny Pinchers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Penny Pinchers in?
The original language of Penny Pinchers is Korean.
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