Shy Spirit (1991)
Original title: 羞羞鬼
Shy Spirit is a 1991 Chinese-language horror movie directed by Chuang Yan-Chien, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Collin Chou, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai and Paul Chung Fat.
Two feuding families brag about their sons on christening day. One, called Long-life, is destined to die early, while Sing, the other, will do well. Twenty years pass. Long-life has survived, and he fancies pretty Hsio. In a scene stolen from My Life As A Dog, he spies on her in the shower, falls through the roof, kisses her as he lands..... but then her spirit leaves her body. Having died naked, Hsio wanders around sans clothing, and is dubbed the Shy Ghost by other spirits she meets. What follows mainly concerns her family and friend's efforts to lay her spirit to rest. These include taking revenge on Long-Life, getting some clothes to her, stacks of fu fighting, incantations and a duel between a buddhist and a taoist.
Quick answers
What is Shy Spirit about?
Two feuding families brag about their sons on christening day. One, called Long-life, is destined to die early, while Sing, the other, will do well. Twenty years pass. Long-life has survived, and he fancies pretty Hsio. In a scene stolen from My Life As A Dog, he spies on her in the shower, falls through the roof, kisses her as he lands..... but then her spirit leaves her body. Having died naked, Hsio wanders around sans clothing, and is dubbed the Shy Ghost by other spirits she meets. What follows mainly concerns her family and friend's efforts to lay her spirit to rest. These include taking revenge on Long-Life, getting some clothes to her, stacks of fu fighting, incantations and a duel between a buddhist and a taoist.
When was Shy Spirit released?
Shy Spirit was released on 1 January 1991.
How long is Shy Spirit?
Shy Spirit runs 1h 33m.
Who made Shy Spirit?
Shy Spirit was directed by Chuang Yan-Chien.