The Magic Fan

1h 30min

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.

Cast

Betty Loh Ti

Betty Loh Ti

Hsiu, patron saint
Zhao Lei

Zhao Lei

Liu Zigu
Wang Lai

Wang Lai

Zigu's aunt
Tin Ching

Tin Ching

Suitor Lu
Leung Yui

Leung Yui

Father
Ma Chien-Tang

Ma Chien-Tang

Zigu's servant
Wong Sam

Wong Sam

Zigu's uncle
Hao Li-Jen

Hao Li-Jen

Villager

Release date

3rd Oct 1967

Status

Released

Spoken languages

普通话