The Magic Fan (扇中人)

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

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