Ninth Happiness (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1998, Ninth Happiness is a comedy and music film directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Choi Hung village is full of innocents: people sing and work. The town beauty, Chi Wan, sees a stranger in the woods and falls in love, believing he's a fairy. He pursues her, keeping his real name secret, seeking advice from her sister, Heung, who suggests he buy Chi Wan a fan. Chi Wan and Heung's boyfriend, Dup, think the stranger and Heung are romantically involved, so mistaken jealousies erupt. Also new in town are two brothers, the new town official and his coarse enforcer; they can't believe there's no graft and corruption to profit from, so they try to establish a whorehouse. They also pursue Chi Wan. Can it all be sorted out? Will innocence prevail? And who is this stranger?
Who’s in it. Ninth Happiness stars Leslie Cheung as Ma Lun Cheung / Tok Choi, Kenny Bee as Dup, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung as Peasant at roadside and Yuen Jun-Wa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ninth Happiness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninth Happiness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninth Happiness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ninth Happiness (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ninth Happiness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ninth Happiness worth watching?
- Ninth Happiness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ninth Happiness?
- Ninth Happiness stars Leslie Cheung, Kenny Bee, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, Yuen Jun-Wa and Raymond Wong.
- When was Ninth Happiness released?
- Ninth Happiness was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
