Movie

Penny Pinchers

2011 · 114 min

A breezy, gently funny romance that makes frugality feel charming, coasting on quirky chemistry and small everyday stakes.

Tagline: Gathered by heart, recycled for love.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, class, work, identity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
work
identity
healing
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild