The Returning

The Returning

1994 · 98 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Horror, Romance

Chung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector's edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has maintained her house since her death; it's rumored to be haunted. Chung moves into the house with his girlfriend Elaine. While he works long hours at his office, she experiences strange events in the house.

Directed by Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung · Written by Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung

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