The Definitive Guide to the Tsui Hark and Ching Siu-tung Classics
The A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy is a time capsule of Hong Kong at the height of its creative powers.
Interesting Facts:
Why it endures: The chemistry between Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong is the stuff of cinematic legend. Cheung’s boyish vulnerability contrasts perfectly with Wong’s tragic sensuality. But the film’s secret weapon is the Taoist swordsman, Yin Chek Ha (Wu Ma)—a drunken, disheveled, but lethal exorcist who steals every scene.
Star Power: The late Leslie Cheung became an international icon through his role, while Joey Wong became synonymous with the "ethereal ghost" archetype.
The Definitive Guide to the Tsui Hark and Ching Siu-tung Classics
The A Chinese Ghost Story trilogy is a time capsule of Hong Kong at the height of its creative powers.
Interesting Facts:
Why it endures: The chemistry between Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong is the stuff of cinematic legend. Cheung’s boyish vulnerability contrasts perfectly with Wong’s tragic sensuality. But the film’s secret weapon is the Taoist swordsman, Yin Chek Ha (Wu Ma)—a drunken, disheveled, but lethal exorcist who steals every scene.
Star Power: The late Leslie Cheung became an international icon through his role, while Joey Wong became synonymous with the "ethereal ghost" archetype.
