The Fortune Handbook

About This Movie

So, The Fortune Handbook is this quirky comedy from 2017 that revolves around the less-than-ambitious Soh Hock. He's your typical slacker brother-in-law, desperate to get rich off an ancient Chinese pastry recipe. The whole premise has a light, almost whimsical tone, and the pacing feels just right for a comedy—nothing drags too long, and the gags come at nice intervals. When the God of Fortune steps in, it adds this layer of absurdity, flipping Hock's world upside down in a way that feels both unique and entertaining. The performances lean into the absurdity, which really gives it character. It’s got that DIY vibe, with practical effects that add to the humor rather than distract. Overall, it’s an interesting take on the classic greed trope.

quirky comedy from 2017focus on greed and ambitionfeatures a whimsical God of Fortune