A Chinese Ghost Story III
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A Chinese Ghost Story III (Sinnui Yauwan III: Do Do Do) is a 1991 Hong Kong romantic comedy-horror film directed by Ching Siu-Tung
and produced by Tsui Hark
. It is the sequel to A Chinese Ghost Story
and A Chinese Ghost Story II
.
Though technically a distant sequel, the plot is more of a retelling of the original A Chinese Ghost Story
. Joey Wong
reprises her role as a ghostly beauty bound in servitude to the Tree Demon. The Tree Demon's seal, as cast by the monk Yan (Wu Ma) in the original film, only lasts for 100 years. Now 100 years later, the Tree Demon awakens.
However, Butterfly becomes suspicious of her sister Lotus. Being rivals for the favor of the Tree Demon, Butterfly plots to capture the monk and expose her sister's betrayal. When the Tree Demon attempts to take Shi Fang, the master intervenes and uses a spell to transport his disciple to safety. In the ensuing battle with the Tree Demon, the master himself is captured.
Shi Fang enlists Yin to help rescue his master, and feels he must also help Lotus by recovering her urn. Yin and the master do battle with the Tree Demon, destroying it. Though he disapproves of his disciple's relationship with the ghost, the master helps to save Lotus as well. Black mountain Demon came after tree demon was dead, he summon up high pillars to block the escape route and make the sky dark and the sunlight could not shine on earth. So, black mountain demon uses this opportunity and tries to kill Shi Fang, Master Bai Yun and Lotus.
Shi Fang was casted spell by Master Bai Yun and Shi Fang body is covered with holy gold liquid , therefore Lotus needed to bring Shi Fang up to the sky above the dark cloud so that Shi Fang can use his Golden body to reflect the sunlight to earth . In the end , Black Mountain Demon was kill by sunlight , the sky became bright , Shi Fang thought Lotus was killed by the sunlight , therefore they went to search for lotus Shi Fang found Lotus hiding under a pile of rocks , Lotus did survive till the end , Lotus told Shi Fang that her spirit will follow him when he take her urn of ashes away from that place.
Ching Siu-tung
Ching Siu-tung , also known as Tony Ching, is a Hong Kong action choreographer, actor, film director and producer, who has directed over 20 films, including the critically acclaimed supernatural fantasy A Chinese Ghost Story .-Career:...
and produced by Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark
Tsui Hark , born Tsui Man-kong, is a Hong Kong New Wave film director and producer. He is viewed as a major figure in the Golden Age of Hong Kong cinema .-Early life:...
. It is the sequel to A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
and A Chinese Ghost Story II
A Chinese Ghost Story II
A Chinese Ghost Story II is a 1990 Hong Kong romantic comedy-horror film directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark...
.
Though technically a distant sequel, the plot is more of a retelling of the original A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong, and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung, and produced by Tsui Hark...
. Joey Wong
Joey Wong
Joey Wong is a Hong Kong based Taiwanese-born actress.-Biography:Wong was born on January 31, 1967 and raised in Taipei and also received a secondary school education there. She was enrolled in the drama course of Kuo Kwan Arts School...
reprises her role as a ghostly beauty bound in servitude to the Tree Demon. The Tree Demon's seal, as cast by the monk Yan (Wu Ma) in the original film, only lasts for 100 years. Now 100 years later, the Tree Demon awakens.
Plot
Two Buddhist monks, the master Bai Yun and his inept disciple Shi Fang are transporting a golden idol of Buddha. On their travels they meet the relatively honorable mercenary Yin. Beset by thieves and ne'er-do-wells in the villages, the monks opt to spend the night at the local temple, which is none other than the Orchid Temple of the first film. Over the next few nights, Shi Fang is visited by Lotus and the two become fond of each other.However, Butterfly becomes suspicious of her sister Lotus. Being rivals for the favor of the Tree Demon, Butterfly plots to capture the monk and expose her sister's betrayal. When the Tree Demon attempts to take Shi Fang, the master intervenes and uses a spell to transport his disciple to safety. In the ensuing battle with the Tree Demon, the master himself is captured.
Shi Fang enlists Yin to help rescue his master, and feels he must also help Lotus by recovering her urn. Yin and the master do battle with the Tree Demon, destroying it. Though he disapproves of his disciple's relationship with the ghost, the master helps to save Lotus as well. Black mountain Demon came after tree demon was dead, he summon up high pillars to block the escape route and make the sky dark and the sunlight could not shine on earth. So, black mountain demon uses this opportunity and tries to kill Shi Fang, Master Bai Yun and Lotus.
Shi Fang was casted spell by Master Bai Yun and Shi Fang body is covered with holy gold liquid , therefore Lotus needed to bring Shi Fang up to the sky above the dark cloud so that Shi Fang can use his Golden body to reflect the sunlight to earth . In the end , Black Mountain Demon was kill by sunlight , the sky became bright , Shi Fang thought Lotus was killed by the sunlight , therefore they went to search for lotus Shi Fang found Lotus hiding under a pile of rocks , Lotus did survive till the end , Lotus told Shi Fang that her spirit will follow him when he take her urn of ashes away from that place.
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Monk Shi Fang
- Joey WongJoey WongJoey Wong is a Hong Kong based Taiwanese-born actress.-Biography:Wong was born on January 31, 1967 and raised in Taipei and also received a secondary school education there. She was enrolled in the drama course of Kuo Kwan Arts School...
as Lotus - Jacky CheungJacky CheungJacky Cheung is a Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actor. The Chinese language media refers to him, Aaron Kwok, Andy Lau and Leon Lai as the Cantopop Four Heavenly Kings , with more than 60 million records sold as of 2000....
as Yin - Nina Li ChiNina Li ChiNina Li Chi is a retired former Hong Kong actress. She is currently married to Chinese action superstar Jet Li. They have two children together, including daughter Jada...
as Butterfly - Lau Siu-Ming as Tree Devil (Lao Lao)
- Lau Shun as Shi Fang's Master/ Reverend Bai Yun
- Lau Yuk Ting as Jade