The Thrifty Angel

The Thrifty Angel

The Thrifty Angel

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The Thrifty Angel

2026

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Drama

Overview

Wei Yi (38), a stingy suona player from Sichuan Folk Orchestra, reluctantly takes in his neighbor's 6-year-old son A Yu. Through their unexpected bond, the miser gradually transforms.

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Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

孟鹤堂

Unknown Role

孟鹤堂

Acting

管乐

Unknown Role

Acting

Ke Da

Unknown Role

Ke Da

Acting

Sitar Tan

Unknown Role

Sitar Tan

Acting

雷淞然

Unknown Role

雷淞然

Acting

龐博

Unknown Role

Acting

Ke Lan

Unknown Role

Ke Lan

Acting

段博文

Unknown Role

段博文

Acting

刘陆

Unknown Role

Acting

胡珊珊

Unknown Role

胡珊珊

Directing

Shiliu Liu

Unknown Role

Shiliu Liu

Acting

刘诣文

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吴笛畅

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