Ghost stories are a dime a dozen, but some films and series come once in a while to introduce a new take on things. With its latest addition on Netflix, the Taiwanese film Marry My Dead Body might just offer that!
After its initial premiere in 2022, the supernatural film (with a mix of mystery) has landed on the streaming site, presenting a cinematic take on the Chinese custom of ghost marriages, and grounded with queer themes. But before you hit play, here’s what you need to know about the film.
Everything You Need to Know About the Taiwanese Film “Marry My Dead Body”
The Plot
The film introduces Wu Ming-han (Greg Hsu), a police officer with a fear of ghosts and a narrow and oft-homophobic perspective on relationships. During an investigation, a seemingly harmless action leads him to cross paths with Mao Mao (Austin Lin), a spirit with unfinished business.
Mao Mao's tale takes an unexpected turn when his determined grandmother (Wang Man-Chiao) insists on a ghost marriage to ensure her grandson's peace.
Wu Ming-han's reluctance to embrace his ghostly counterpart sets the stage for a series of comical mishaps. In his quest to break free from the supernatural bond, he becomes inadvertently involved in a complex drug case led by diligent policewoman Lin Tzu-ching (Gingle Wang). As tension escalates, the reluctant hero finds himself at a crossroads, compelled to cooperate with his spectral partner to bring justice and unravel the intricate web of the drug case.
The Cast
Filling the shoes of police officer Wu Ming-han is Greg Hsu, an award-winning Taiwanese actor and singer best known for his work in Have You Ever Fallen in Love, Miss Jiang? (2016) and Someday or One Day (2019-2020).
Playing opposite him is Austin Lin, who portrays Ming-han’s accidental ghost husband Mao Mao. The actor first ventured into Taiwan’s spotlight in the second season of the Taiwanese singing competition, One Million Star. Later on, he marked the start of his acting career in Somewhere I Have Never Traveled (2009), and appeared in films like At Cafe 6 (2016).
The film’s trio includes Gingle Wang as Lin Tzu-ching, an up-and-coming actress who made her mark in 2019 in the psychological horror film Detention, where she received several accolades. Rounding out the rest of the cast are the Taiwanese talents Tsai Chen-nan, Wang Man-Chiao, Tuo Tsung-hua, and more.
The Crew
Filmmaker Cheng Wei-hao sits on the directorial helm for Marry My Dead Body, while having co-written the story, too. His previous work certainly carries themes similar to the police-ghost film, as he has bagged awards for films like The Death of a Security Guard (2015). His 2015 movie The Tag-Along was also tagged as the highest-grossing Taiwanese horror film.
Among the rest of the writers of Marry My Dead Body includes Sharon Wu, while Lai Chih-liang penned the screenplay.
Where to Watch “Marry My Dead Body”
Marry My Dead Body is currently streaming on Netflix. For a quick peek, watch the trailer below.
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