An Asian Ghost Story(2023)
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An Asian Ghost Story 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.
An Asian Ghost Story (2023) is a drama and horror film directed by Wang Bo, released on March 22, 2023 with a runtime of 37m. It stars Jia Zhao, Michael de Roos, Sai Wang Lau and Zoénie Liwen Deng. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Wang Bo
- Writers:
- Wang Bo
- Producers:
- Ruoyao Jane Yao
- Cinematographer:
- Yavuz Selim Işler
- Production:
- Vines Films, Geodesic Studio, Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT)
- Status:
- Released
An Asian Ghost Story (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for An Asian Ghost Story before you stream it.
An Asian Ghost Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jia Zhao
Jia Zhao
as Narrator / Female Ghost
Michael de Roos
as EVPL Developer
Sai Wang Lau
as EVPL Staff
- Zoénie Liwen Deng
Zoénie Liwen Deng
as Female Worker 1
- Ruoyao Jane Yao
Ruoyao Jane Yao
as Female Worker 2
- Zoe Tang
Zoe Tang
as Female Worker 3 / Pontianak
- Jo-Lene Ong
Jo-Lene Ong
as Malay / Indonesian Translator
- Sidney Vereycken
Sidney Vereycken
as Wigmaker
Key crew
Directed by Wang Bo, written by Wang Bo, produced by Ruoyao Jane Yao.
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An Asian Ghost Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 6 ratings.
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An Asian Ghost Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Asian Ghost Story online?
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An Asian Ghost Story (2023) is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in An Asian Ghost Story?
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The main cast of An Asian Ghost Story (2023) includes Jia Zhao, Michael de Roos, Sai Wang Lau, Zoénie Liwen Deng and Ruoyao Jane Yao. The film was directed by Wang Bo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Asian Ghost Story released?
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An Asian Ghost Story was released on March 22, 2023 and runs for 37m.
Is An Asian Ghost Story worth watching?
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An Asian Ghost Story (2023) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for An Asian Ghost Story?
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Yes. The official An Asian Ghost Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.