The Magic Fan

The Magic Fan

1967 · 90 min · Fantasy

This was an adaptation of a ghost story, “A Xiu”. Liu Zigu is on his way to visit his uncle and is attracted by a beautiful girl, A Xiu. Liu meets A Xiu again in a paper fan shop owned by A Xiu's father. Liu goes to the shop every day to buy a fan and see A Xiu. One day, Liu follows his uncle to a matchmaker, who arranges for A Xiu to become his bride. The following day, Liu and A Xiu visit a temple where they meet a ghost who looks very similar to A Xiu. On the wedding day, the ghost disguises itself as A Xiu to spoil her marriage with Liu. Finally, the ghost is in the custody of a magic fan, and Liu and Xiu complete their wedding.

Directed by Tang Huang · Written by Lee Oi-San

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Betty Loh Ti Hsiu, patron saint
Zhao Lei Liu Zigu
Wang Lai Zigu's aunt
Tin Ching Suitor Lu
Leung Yui Father
Ma Chien-Tang Zigu's servant
Wong Sam Zigu's uncle
Hao Li-Jen Villager

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