''Hello Ghost'' () is a 2023

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ese

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directed by Pei-Ju Hsieh and starring

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, Lu Yi-ching and Chang Zhang-xing. The film is an official

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of Kim Young-tak's 2010 South Korean film of the same name.

Plot

Ah Wei (

) is a lonely and despondent young man who repeatedly attempts suicide due to his isolation and misfortunes. After his latest failed attempt, he is hospitalized and begins to see four distinct ghosts: a smoker, an elderly woman, a melancholic woman, and a young boy. These spirits inform Ah Wei that they will only leave him in peace if he helps fulfill their individual last wishes. Reluctantly, Ah Wei agrees and embarks on a series of tasks to satisfy each ghost's request. Throughout this journey, he not only aids the ghosts in finding closure but also discovers a renewed appreciation for life and forms a meaningful connection with a paramedic named Xiao Yin, portrayed by

. The film blends comedy and drama to explore themes of life, death, and the importance of human connections.

Cast

as Ah Wei *

as Xiao Yin * Lu Yi-ching as Elderly Woman Ghost * Chang Zhang-xing as Smoking Ghost * Tsai Jia Yin as Crying Ghost * Hong Jun-hao as Elementary School Student Ghost

References

{{Reflist Taiwanese comedy films Taiwanese ghost films 2023 comedy films 2023 films 2020s Taiwanese films Taiwanese remakes of South Korean films