A Chinese Ghost Story I Ii Iii 198719901991 Full [exclusive] Jun 2026
Here's a brief list of the main cast and crew for each film:
Eureka Entertainment (Masters of Cinema series) and Criterion Collection have released high-definition restorations of the original, making them the best way to experience the film's visual splendor.
| Film | Release Year | Core Themes & Focus | Distinctive Tone | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1987 | Tragic romance between a human and a ghost; innocence vs. evil. | Poetic, melancholic, and atmospheric. | | A Chinese Ghost Story II | 1990 | Political satire, epic action, and a love that transcends appearances. | Fast-paced, chaotic, and socially aware. | | A Chinese Ghost Story III | 1991 | Spiritual redemption, the struggle between duty and desire, and a "reboot" of the classic story. | Poetic and refined, with a sense of nostalgia. | a chinese ghost story i ii iii 198719901991 full
Just three years later, the sequel arrived with a bigger budget and more explosive action. Interestingly, , but not as Ning Choi-san. He plays a look-alike named Wai (a rebel scholar). Joey Wong returns as a mortal woman named Fong (and a look-alike ghost of Xiaoqian, named Ching).
Sinnui yauman (倩女幽魂) Release Date: July 18, 1987 Runtime: 98 minutes (original Hong Kong cut) Here's a brief list of the main cast
The story follows (played by legendary Cantopop star Leslie Cheung), a naive, penniless tax collector. Forced to take shelter in the abandoned, ruined Lan Ro temple, Ning unknowingly steps into a breeding ground for ravenous spirits. He meets the breathtakingly beautiful Nie Xiaoqian (Joey Wong) and falls instantly in love.
Choi San meets a young woman named Ching Fung (again played by Joey Wong), who is the spitting image of Nie Xiaoqian, but very much alive. Together, they battle a government minister who has turned into a giant centipede demon, and a crazed Buddhist monk who has become a fleshy, flying fetus. | Poetic, melancholic, and atmospheric
So grab some popcorn, find your preferred streaming service, and prepare to enter the misty, thrilling, and heartbreaking world of the Orchid Temple. The ghosts are waiting.