A Chinese Ghost Story
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(1987)


A Chinese Ghost Story Trailer

Director: Ching Siu-Tung; Action: Ching Siu-Tung; Producer: Tsui Hark
Rated IIB: Not suitable for young persons or children
ACTOR CHARACTER
Joey Wong Cho-Yin (Nieh Hsiao-Tsing)
Leslie Cheung Kwok-Wing (Ning Tsai-Shen)
Ng Ma (Swordsman Yen)
David Lam (Hsiao-Hou)

Summary:

    "This is a beautiful love story set in the older days in China. Ling Choi Sin is on his way to Kwok Pak village when a rainstorm forces him to stay ot the Lan Ro Temple for a night. He meets a beautiful lady ghost, Lit Siu Seen. They fall madly in love with each other. However, Lit is controlled by Lau Lau, a true vampire, to kill strong men to keep Lau Lau alive. Lit betrays Lau Lua and frees Ling. When Lit is chased after by Lau Lau, with the help of a Taoist Monk, Yin Chek Hsia, Ling sacrifices himself to save her."

Notes:

  • Based on ghost stories by Pu Song-Ling and The Enchanting Shadow

Sequels/Prequels:

  • A Chinese Ghost Story 2 (1990)
  • A Chinese Ghost Story 3 (1991)

Awards:

  • Nominated for Hong Kong Film Best Picture
  • Nominated for Hong Kong Film Best Director: Shing Siu-Tung
  • Nominated for Hong Kong Film Best Actress: Joey Wong (Cho-Yin)
  • Nominated for Hong Kong Film Best Supporting Actor: Wu Ma

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