The Matrimony
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| The Matrimony | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 心中有鬼 |
| Simplified Chinese | 心中有鬼 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | xīn zhōng yoǔ guǐ |
| Directed by | Teng Huatao |
| Screenplay by | Yang Qianling Chang Chia-lu |
| Produced by | Chen Kuo-fu James Wang Du Jiayi |
| Starring | Leon Lai Fan Bingbing Rene Liu |
| Cinematography | Mark Lee |
| Edited by | Angie Lam |
| Music by | Cincin Lee |
Production companies | Huayi Brothers Nanfang Films |
| Distributed by | Huayi Brothers |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $1,501,707[1] |
The Matrimony (Chinese: 心中有鬼; lit. 'Ghost in Heart') is a 2007 Chinese horror film directed by Teng Huatao and starring Leon Lai, Fan Bingbing, and Rene Liu.[2] The movie was released on February 28, 2007.
Set during the 1930s, The Matrimony follows Shen Junchu (Leon Lai), a cinematographer that's deeply in love with his girlfriend Xu Manli (Fan Bingbing). Due to his extremely introverted character, Junchu was unable to confess to her how deeply he cared for her. When Manli dies in a freak car accident on the way to their date, Junchu mourns her deeply. Junchu's mother manages to convince him to marry Sansan (Rene Liu), but he is unwilling to allow her to take Manli's place in his heart. When Sansan discovers a mysterious attic room, she's forbidden to enter by Junchu. She eventually enters the room, only to find the ghost of Manli. Manli offers to help Sansan's unhappy relationship with Junchu, only for the ghost to grow dangerously jealous when Junchu begins to show an attraction for Sansan.[3][4]
Cast
- Leon Lai as Shen Junchu
- Fan Bingbing as Xu Manli
- Rene Liu as Sansan
Awards
- 44th Golden Horse Film Awards[5]
- Best Supporting Actress - Fan Bingbing
- Best Cinematography - Li Pingbin
