An Asian Ghost Story
九龍東往事
Synopsis
A cinematic and conceptually inventive film that explores the haunting memories of Asia’s late 20th-century modernization through the large-scale export of wigs during the Cold War. Yet, in every wig resides a ghost from the imperial past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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【2024 TIDF】解放與挪用：檔案變形記｜《九龍東往事》An Asian Ghost Story
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Film Festival UK 2024
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Bo
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Bo
- Original Title
- 九龍東往事
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Vines Films, Geodesic Studio, Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Bo
Wang Bo
Yavuz Selim Işler
Wang Bo
Ruoyao Jane Yao, Jia Zhao
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Bo
Director
Wang Bo
Writer
Yavuz Selim Işler
Director of Photography
Ruoyao Jane Yao
Producer
Wang Bo
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Asian Ghost Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Asian Ghost Story about?
A cinematic and conceptually inventive film that explores the haunting memories of Asia’s late 20th-century modernization through the large-scale export of wigs during the Cold War. Yet, in every wig resides a ghost from the imperial past.
Who directed An Asian Ghost Story?
An Asian Ghost Story was directed by Wang Bo.
Who stars in An Asian Ghost Story?
The principal cast of An Asian Ghost Story includes Jia Zhao, Michael de Roos, Sai Wang Lau, Zoénie Liwen Deng, Ruoyao Jane Yao.
When was An Asian Ghost Story released and how long is it?
An Asian Ghost Story was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 37m.