The Secret of the Magic Gourd

"Join the BIG Adventure!"

2007 1h 24m ZH

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★7.3TMDB · 137

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Synopsis

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When schoolboy Wang Bao discovers a magical gourd that can instantly grant his every wish, the awkward child suddenly becomes a hero amongst his curious classmates. When the gourd proves more of a burden than a blessing and the boy decides to get rid of it, he quickly discovers that's easier said than done.

“Join the BIG Adventure!”

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Cast

Chen Peisi
Bao Hu Lu
Zhu Qilong
Wang Bao
Zheng Jiahao
Yang Shuan
Guo Kaimin
Father
He Qing
Mother
Meng Qian
Grandmother
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Miss Liu
Lau Ching-Wan
Magic Gourd (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frankie Chung Chi-Hang
Writers: Zhang Tianyi, John Chu Ka-Yan
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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3 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

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4 / 7

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 7

RUNTIME

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Chen Peisi and Zhu Qilong and Zheng Jiahao carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Join the BIG Adventure!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0496386 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frankie Chung Chi-Hang directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 19 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Chen Peisi and Zhu Qilong and Zheng Jiahao carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Join the BIG Adventure!".
7IMDB entry: tt0496386 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.