Hello Ghost (2023 film)
| Hello Ghost | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 我的麻吉4個鬼 | ||||||
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| Directed by | Pei-Ju Hsieh | ||||||
| Written by | Kim Young-tak | ||||||
| Starring | Tseng Jing-hua Ivy Shao Lu Yi-ching Chang Zhang-xing | ||||||
| Cinematography | Jake Pollock | ||||||
| Music by | William Wei | ||||||
| Distributed by | MM2 | ||||||
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Running time | 104 minutes | ||||||
| Country | Taiwan | ||||||
| Languages | Mandarin Taiwanese | ||||||
| Box office | US$1,368,948 | ||||||
Hello Ghost (Chinese: 我的麻吉4個鬼) is a 2023 Taiwanese comedy film directed by Pei-Ju Hsieh and starring Tseng Jing-hua, Ivy Shao, Lu Yi-ching and Chang Zhang-xing.[1] The film is an official remake of Kim Young-tak's 2010 South Korean film of the same name.[2][3]
Plot
Ah Wei (Tseng Jing-hua), a lonely and despondent young man who repeatedly attempts suicide due to his isolation and misfortunes. After his latest failed attempt, he is hospitalized and begins to see four distinct ghosts: a smoker, an elderly woman, a melancholic woman, and a young girl on roller skates. These spirits inform Ah Wei that they will only leave him in peace if he helps fulfill their individual last wishes. Reluctantly, Ah Wei agrees and embarks on a series of tasks to satisfy each ghost's request. Throughout this journey, he not only aids the ghosts in finding closure but also discovers a renewed appreciation for life and forms a meaningful connection with Nurse Xiao Yin, portrayed by Ivy Shao. The film blends comedy and drama to explore themes of life, death, and the importance of human connections.[4][5]
Cast
- Tseng Jing-hua as Ah Wei
- Ivy Shao as Xiao Yin
- Lu Yi-ching as Elderly Woman Ghost
- Chang Zhang-xing as Smoking Ghost
- Tsai Jia Yin as Crying Ghost
- Hong Jun-hao as Elementary School Student Ghost
References
- ^ Darade, Pooja (18 December 2023). "Hello Ghost Review: The Dead Teach the Value of Life in This Wonderful Comedy". Leisure Byte. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "《我的麻吉4個鬼》翻拍韓國神片！曾敬驊、邵雨薇9大催淚金句，炸出爆哭好口碑". Storm Media (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 25 August 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ Lange, Alice (18 December 2023). "Hello Ghost (2023) A funny Taiwanese comedy on Netflix about ghosts". Martin CID Magazine. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ "《我的麻吉4個鬼》：作為成長電影碰觸憂鬱與自殺等敏感議題，角色刻畫仍待加強". The News Lens (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 5 September 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ^ Chou, Inna (16 June 2023). "曾敬驊《我的麻吉4個鬼》化身最新「地獄倒霉鬼」！呆頭造型、好笑預告曝光". Vogue Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2 February 2025.