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Penny Pinchers
Gathered by heart, recycled for love.
2011·1h 54m·★ 6.9
Korean original
Ji-woong is a loser who can't find a job so he lies to his mother for money, but one day she abruptly cuts him off and he becomes homeless. That same day, salvation arrives in the form of Hong-sil who's extremely stingy. Her hobby is visiting the bank to make savings deposits, and her specialty is selling empty glass bottles and old newspapers for cash.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A lighter choice that leans on character chemistry, humor, and an easier emotional rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something accessible, warm, or easy to settle into.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 54m
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Start here
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.
Read the synopsis, then check the trailer, then use the romance and comedy cues to decide whether the tone fits.
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Who's in it
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