@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Wan Fei (Joey Yung) is a promising Chinese Opera singer who is secretly in love with Ho Fung (Nicholas Tse). She plans to sing for him from the stage, but, in a tragic accident, dies mid-song. Years later, Wan Fei's ghost returns, and finds that part of her spirit has been reincarnated in the form of Chor-bat (Eason Chan). Wan Fei still longs to sing her song for her lover, and, after much humorous confusion, her dream is fulfilled.
Quick Stats
5.6
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
1h 50m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorPatrick Leung Pak-Kin
WriterJohn Chan Kin-Chung
CinematographyAnthony Pun Yiu-Ming
EditorCheung Ka-Fai
Produced by
Emperor Entertainment Group
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Eason Chan Yik-Shun
Buster
Joey Yung Jo-Yee
Giselle
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Hung
Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung
Chang Ho Fung
Yumiko Cheng Hei-Yi
Chloe Luk
Christine Ng Wing-mei
Jean
Kate Yeung Kei
Miko
Lau Shun
Jude
R
Robert Lo
L
Lorry J.C.
J
Jacky Man
Uncle Jack
Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen
One of Fung's Women
Robert Siu Leung
Mr. Luk
L
Lilian Chan Wai-Ming
Jennifer
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Cheung Hing, Gangster
