To Marry a Ghost

The film follows revolutionary youth Xie Jian Ming, who is killed by corrupt officials near a lighthouse, sparking rumors of his ghost haunting the town. His fiancée, He Mingzhu, conceals his death from her mother and vows to marry his ghost in a midnight wedding to honor her mother’s wishes. As events unfold, the Police Chief arrests Mingzhu and Ming’s mother, creating a tense standoff.

Ming’s friend, Law Sagull, helps Mingzhu escape, urging her to join the underground movement. They disguise themselves to aid Ming’s mother, but their plans face challenges when Ming is unable to rescue her. In a climactic celebration, Ming confronts the Police Chief, revealing he survived and that another comrade was tortured in his place. The film concludes with Ming and Zhu united in their revolutionary cause, blending elements of romance, fantasy, and horror into a compelling narrative.