A Chinese Ghost Story (1987)
The first film, released in 1987, remains one of the most beloved Hong Kong films of all time. Based loosely on Pu Songling’s Qing Dynasty collection Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (specifically the tale "The Nie Xiaoqian"), the film introduces us to the archetypal characters that would define the series. a chinese ghost story i ii iii 198719901991 full
The iconic "bathtub scene" where Ning hides Xiaoqian from her master. The introduction of Yan Chixia A Chinese Ghost Story (1987) 4
The Eternal Tale of Love and Ghosts: A Chinese Ghost Story I, II, III (1987, 1990, 1991) Hong Kong: 18 July 1991