Wednesday 4 November 2009

a Chinese Ghost Story

Come to the Seminar Room this Sunday 8th of November at 20:00 to see "A Chinese Ghost Story" (倩女幽魂) a classic blend of romantic comedy and fantasy that, despite its restricted production budget, far exceeds modern romantic comedies in quality and spirit (pardon the pun :-) Not to be missed!

The story is that of Ling Choi San , an innocent young man working as a tax collector. When his tax books are spoiled by the rain, he is left penniless and unable to afford a lodging. Instead, and despite the warning of the wacky taoist swordsman Yin Chik Ha, he decides to spend the night at the Lan Yeuk temple, long reputed to be enchanted by evil spirits. That night, the sound of the strings of a lute and an alluring voice lead him to Nip Siu Sihn, a young lady of unearthly beauty...