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5.6 / 10(58 votes)IMDb20111h 40m$24.7M Worldwide GrossHong Kong, China

A Chinese Ghost Story

倩女幽魂

Synopsis

Government official Ling Choi Sin journeys to the parched Black Mountain Village, to help its inhabitants find water. As he leads a group of volunteers up the haunted mountain, he encounters a bevy of sexy demons as well as a lovely girl named Siu Sin. After wooing her with some candy, he falls for her... and then realises that he is caught in a deadly triangle; another guy, a demon-hunter named Yan Chek Ha is also in love with Siu Sin. However, before the two men can settle their differences, they have to contend with the evil Tree Demon as well as a one-armed demon hunter who is determined to kill all the supernatural beings.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$24.7M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wilson Yip
Screenplay & Story
Charcoal Tan
Original Score
Ronald Ng
Original Title
倩女幽魂
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, China
Spoken Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin
Runtime
1h 40m
Worldwide Gross
$24.7M
Production Studios
Golden Sun Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wilson Yip

Screenplay & Story

Charcoal Tan

Original Score & Music

Ronald Ng

Director of Photography

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai, Yang Zhenyu, Ally Wong

Film Editing

Cheung Ka-Fai, Jack Tang Man-To

Producers

Peng Yi, Lai Jun-Kei, Xu Jianhai, Lan Ketsarinh

Department Leadership Roster

Peng Yi

Producer

Wilson Yip

Wilson Yip

Director

Lai Jun-Kei

Producer

Xu Jianhai

Producer

Charcoal Tan

Charcoal Tan

Writer

Kenneth Mak

Kenneth Mak

Production Design

Ronald Ng

Original Music Composer

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai

Director of Photography

Cheung Ka-Fai

Editor

Jack Tang Man-To

Editor

Yang Zhenyu

Yang Zhenyu

Director of Photography

Ally Wong

Ally Wong

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Chinese Ghost Story.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Chinese Ghost Story

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Chinese Ghost Story about?

Government official Ling Choi Sin journeys to the parched Black Mountain Village, to help its inhabitants find water. As he leads a group of volunteers up the haunted mountain, he encounters a bevy of sexy demons as well as a lovely girl named Siu Sin. After wooing her with some candy, he falls for her... and then realises that he is caught in a deadly triangle; another guy, a demon-hunter named Yan Chek Ha is also in love with Siu Sin. However, before the two men can settle their differences, they have to contend with the evil Tree Demon as well as a one-armed demon hunter who is determined to kill all the supernatural beings.

Who directed A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story was directed by Wilson Yip.

Who stars in A Chinese Ghost Story?

The principal cast of A Chinese Ghost Story includes Louis Koo, Liu Yifei, Yu Shaoqun, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Wang Danyi Li.

When was A Chinese Ghost Story released and how long is it?

A Chinese Ghost Story was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

How much did A Chinese Ghost Story make at the box office?

A Chinese Ghost Story grossed $24.7M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for A Chinese Ghost Story?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Chinese Ghost Story was composed by Ronald Ng.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Chinese Ghost Story?

A Chinese Ghost Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).