
Happy Times(2000)
Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.


Don Tyler, a famous film-maker, falls ill on the sets of his movie. Fascinated by the funereal traditions of China, he requests a cameraman named Yoyo to arrange a grand, comedic funeral for him.

Ge You
YoYo

Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam
Lucy

Donald Sutherland
Tyler

Ying Da
Wang Xiaozhu

Paul Mazursky
Tony

Zhang Hanyu

Fu Biao

Li Chengru

Liu Yiwei
Christopher Baden
Pete
Big Shot's Funeral is a comedy, drama film released in 2001. Directed by Feng Xiaogang, it stars Ge You, Rosamund Kwan Chi-Lam, Donald Sutherland. Don Tyler, a famous film-maker, falls ill on the sets of his movie. Fascinated by the funereal traditions of China, he requests a cameraman named Yoyo to arrange a grand, comedic funeral for him.
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