Double Happiness(1994)
You've got one life to live. What's it gonna be?
Double Happiness Synopsis
Jade Li is a feisty, 20-something Chinese Canadian, trying to achieve that happy medium between giving in to her parent's wishes and fulfilling her own needs and desires - double happiness. Naturally, something's got to give and when love beckons in the shape of Mark, a white university student, the facade of the perfect Chinese daughter begins to slip.
Double Happiness (1994) is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Mina Shum, released on September 7, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang, Alannah Ong and Frances You. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Mina Shum
- Writers:
- Mina Shum
- Producers:
- Rose Lam, Stephen Hegyes
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Wunstorf
- Production:
- Téléfilm Canada, Fine Line Features, ONF | NFB, New Views Films
- Revenue:
- $759,393
- Status:
- Released
Double Happiness (1994) Trailer
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Double Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandra Oh
as Jade Li
Stephen Chang
as Dad Li
Alannah Ong
as Mom Li
- Frances You
Frances You
as Pearl Li
- Donald Fong
Donald Fong
as Ah Hong
Callum Keith Rennie
as Mark
- Claudette Carracedo
Claudette Carracedo
as Lisa
- Greg Chan
Greg Chan
as Uncle Bing
- Estelle Coppens
Estelle Coppens
as Lead Woman
Lesley Ewen
as Carmen
- Nathan Fong
Nathan Fong
as Dr. Ming Chu/Bartender
- Dennis Foon
Dennis Foon
as Director
Key crew
Directed by Mina Shum, written by Mina Shum, produced by Rose Lam and Stephen Hegyes.
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Double Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 20 ratings.
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Double Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Double Happiness online?
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Double Happiness (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Double Happiness?
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The main cast of Double Happiness (1994) includes Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang, Alannah Ong, Frances You and Donald Fong. The film was directed by Mina Shum. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Double Happiness released?
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Double Happiness was released on September 7, 1994 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Double Happiness worth watching?
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Double Happiness (1994) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Double Happiness?
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