A golden amulet, a stolen soul, and a monk who can't stop eating. When a naive young monk arrives at a haunted temple to retrieve a sacred relic, he finds more than just restless spirits. He finds Orchid, a beautiful ghost trapped by a tree demon's curse, and a cynical swordsman with a price on his head. Together, this unlikely trio must battle ancient evil in a temple where nothing is as it seems. This 1991 Hong Kong fantasy action-comedy blends swordplay, sorcery, and slapstick humor in a whirlwind adventure where saving the day might just require breaking a few vows.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Ching Siu-tung blends Hong Kong comedy and fantasy into a peculiar spectacle where martial arts meet grotesque humor. The tone wavers between a spooky folktale and carnivalesque absurdity.
It suits fans of eccentric 90s cinema looking for undemanding fun. The viewer enters a realm where even demons have charm, and saving a soul is an excuse for a jest. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Tony Ching Siu-Tung
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Best watched with friends up for absurd humor and visual spectacle.
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