Beauty Raised from the Dead
艷屍還魂記
Synopsis
Lau Mung-mui chances on To Lai-leung and their encounter transcends to a rendezvous in their dreams. They admire each other, but they do not know each other's names and addresses. They keep on thinking of each other and decide to take each other as their future husband and wife. Mui's father wants his son to get married, but he pays no attention to his father's wishes. Mui leaves home to look for Leung. Leung's father forces his daughter to marry her rich and powerful cousin. Leung becomes despondent and dies, following an arranged marriage with her cousin. Mui sought everywhere for Leung for three years, but to no avail. He locates the home of Leung, but the household has moved out. The house is guarded by an old servant. Mui, chasing Leung's spirit, has a brief romance with her. Acknowledging that their union will be hindered by their incompatibility as a mortal and a spirit, Leung reincarnates as a mortal so that their love may be rekindled.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sun-fung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Sun-fung
- Original Score
- Lo Ka-Chi, Lui Man-Sing, Ho Tai-So, Fung Siu-Ngai, Fung Siu-Kin
- Original Title
- 艷屍還魂記
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sun-fung
Lee Sun-fung, Tang Xianzu, Lee Yuen-Man
Lo Ka-Chi, Lui Man-Sing, Ho Tai-So, Fung Siu-Ngai, Fung Siu-Kin
Choi Cheong
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sun-fung
Screenplay
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Producer
Choi Cheong
Editor
Lai Chu
Costume Design
Lee Sun-fung
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty Raised from the Dead
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What is Beauty Raised from the Dead about?
Lau Mung-mui chances on To Lai-leung and their encounter transcends to a rendezvous in their dreams. They admire each other, but they do not know each other's names and addresses. They keep on thinking of each other and decide to take each other as their future husband and wife. Mui's father wants his son to get married, but he pays no attention to his father's wishes. Mui leaves home to look for Leung. Leung's father forces his daughter to marry her rich and powerful cousin. Leung becomes despondent and dies, following an arranged marriage with her cousin. Mui sought everywhere for Leung for three years, but to no avail. He locates the home of Leung, but the household has moved out. The house is guarded by an old servant. Mui, chasing Leung's spirit, has a brief romance with her. Acknowledging that their union will be hindered by their incompatibility as a mortal and a spirit, Leung reincarnates as a mortal so that their love may be rekindled.
Who directed Beauty Raised from the Dead?
Beauty Raised from the Dead was directed by Lee Sun-fung.
Who stars in Beauty Raised from the Dead?
The principal cast of Beauty Raised from the Dead includes Pak Yin, Cheung Wood-Yau, Yung Siu-Yi, Lee Yuet-Ching, Lo Tun.
When was Beauty Raised from the Dead released and how long is it?
Beauty Raised from the Dead was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Beauty Raised from the Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beauty Raised from the Dead was composed by Lo Ka-Chi, Lui Man-Sing, Ho Tai-So, Fung Siu-Ngai, Fung Siu-Kin.