A Chinese Ghost Story
倩女幽魂
Hong Kong • 1987 • 1h 35m
Director
Synopsis
In this beloved cult-classic fantasy, a traveling tax collector (Leslie Cheung) short on funds opts to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned temple. He is surprised to discover a young woman (Joey Wang) there, and instantly falls for her beauty and grace. While every romance has its challenges, the tax collector gets more than he bargained for when he learns that the maiden is in fact a ghost forced into servitude by a demon. With the help of a brave warrior, the tax collector must brave the perils of a supernatural world in order to free his newfound love.
Synopsis
In this beloved cult-classic fantasy, a traveling tax collector (Leslie Cheung) short on funds opts to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned temple. He is surprised to discover a young woman (Joey Wang) there, and instantly falls for her beauty and grace. While every romance has its challenges, the tax collector gets more than he bargained for when he learns that the maiden is in fact a ghost forced into servitude by a demon. With the help of a brave warrior, the tax collector must brave the perils of a supernatural world in order to free his newfound love.
Credits
Crew
DirectorTony Ching Siu-Tung
WriterYuen Kai-Chi
CinematographerPoon Hang-Sang, Horace Wong Wing-Hang, Tom Lau Moon-Tong, Sander Lee
ComposerRomeo Díaz, James Wong Jim, David Wu
EditorDavid Wu
ProducerTsui Hark
Cast
Leslie Cheungas Ling Choi-san