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For as long as there have been ghosts in Chinese stories,

there have been scholars of the supernatural, which is to say:

the struggle between yin and yang is omnipresent, there is no boundary

between heaven and hell. Gods and ghosts are everywhere.

The most famous of these schools of thought is Maoshan.

It is said that the school of Maoshan can summon

ghosts and invite gods to use their powers to harm and kill people.

We are familiar with the words:

possessed, jinxed, haunted, cursed... All of these dark arts fall

within the Maoshan school. Whether these supernatural events

are real or not is now hotly debated

in the technologically advanced 1980s. But, in many places,

including those with long occult traditions, such as in South East Asia,

the supernatural is alive and well. This film's makers

researched many schools of the occult and reveal

here for the first time, ghost nursing!

Ghost nursing, or ghost adoption, grants the nurse their heart's desire,

but should the nurse fail to meet the ghost's

expectations, they bring unto themselves and everyone

around them, death and disaster. Here is one such example.

Starring: Chan Si-Wing, Tong Tin-Hei, Wai Lit, Cheng Kang-Yeh, Lau Chi-Ho

Cameo: Lau Ngai-Lai

Producer Cheung Yiu Leung

Camera Manny Hoh Ming Lighting Fung Kiu, Lam Jow

Make Up Chan Hong Props Ng Chow Leung

Script Gold City Films Co. Editing Cheung Kwok Kuen

Music Lee Tim, Norman Wong Chi Hung

Dialogue Lee Chong Keung Effects Wong Zok Poon

Now, for local news.

Triad disagreements over money and women

led to a brutal murder at a nightclub.

One man was stabbed multiple times and died en route to the hospital.

A woman instrumental to this crime disappeared in the chaos.

The police are now looking for this woman to help with the investigation.

Today at noon, two men robbed a jewelry store in Kowloon City.

The two armed men broke the display cabinet

and stole a platter of gold pieces, worth $100,000.

They escaped without a trace.

Following a tip, the police investigated a residence in Tong Tau Village,

But no one was arrested.

That concludes the news for the evening.

An easy fun new world, shining, shimmering and brilliant!

The first rule of life is to be happy and have fun

Relaxed, easy, and fun, Bright, beautiful and-

Taxi!

You know here?

It's here?

Pong.

Flush!

Three, six, nine Myriad. A great hand indeed.

You're playing such good hands today, you won't even have to go into work.

Oh please, we're only betting $30 a game.

Easy for you to say... I'm screwed if I do one less client tonight.

Pay up, blabbermouth!

Let me get the door.

We've only just started, who said I'd keep winning?

Jackie, it's you!

You should have let me know- I would have picked you up.

Come in first, come in!

Here, put your things down.

- Hey, hurry home. - Alright, I'll be right there.

Sister Ling, I...

Let's talk in my room.

- Hurry back! - Alright.

You came in such a rush. What happened?

You know I have a gambling problem.

Lately, I've been losing at every game.

I took out a high-interest loan, and there's no way I can pay it back.

Lately, a client's been wooing me. He said he'd settle for me.

But somehow, someone died.

Why were you so careless?

It's not like I wanted this.

It's just my streak of bad luck.

Well, you're in Thailand now.

Forget about it, stay here a while.

Let's worry about the future later.

I'm not much better than you, you know.

Listen to me, and rest a bit.

I'll go finish another two rounds.

I believe the children are our future

Give them a sense of pride

to make it easier

Let the children's laughter

remind us how we used to...

Thank you.

This is good stuff.

A lonely place...

Why aren't you pretty...

Cheers.

Give me a kiss-

(Speaking Thai)

Mr. Kam, this is Jackie.

It's her first night with us.

Jackie, say hi to Mr. Kam.

Mr. Kam's daddy

has a number of jewelry stores.

And he's dreadfully generous.

Be nice to Mr. Kam now, okay?

What about me?

Why are you in such a rush? Of course we have someone for you.

Have fun!

Love of all inside of me

This is my card.

Learning to love yourself

It is the greatest love of all

I believe the children are our future

Teach them well and let them lead the way

Show them all the beauty they possess inside

Give them a sense of pride

to make it easier

Let the children's laughter...

Bring Emily over here.

Remind us how we used to be

What is it, Brother Bing?

Who's the hot new chick?

Jackie? Tonight is her first night.

- Yeah? - Of course!

Why would I lie to you?

She's so hot, and not sitting here. Is this place getting too busy for you?

Not at all, Brother Bing. If you like, I'll get her to come over.

Brother Bing, can I take her with me?

- Go, get out. - Enjoy yourself!

Jackie, there's a phone call for you.

Mr. Kam, will you dance with Ling for a bit?

Jackie will be right back, excuse us.

Let's not waste this opportunity.

Brother Bing, Jackie is here.

Get out of here.

Go on, take a seat.

Brother Bing, I've brought you Jackie.

Jackie, say hi to Brother Bing.

I'll leave you two to it.

Have a slice of apple.

Mr. Kam.

Hey, what's the hold up?

What's keeping Jackie on the phone for so long?

Mr. Kam, don't be so upset.

Won't that work?

- Am I right? - That's a promise!

Let's go get a midnight snack.

- Well, I... - Get the bill.

Get in.

Smile, honey!

Brother Bing, what sort of snack did you have in mind?

A beautiful and marvelous place for hot dogs.

Can one get full on hot dogs?

Of course you can.

The usual place.

Get over here!

You're home?

Jackie?

Jackie?

Aren't you ashamed?

You could have warned me about him.

I can't even walk straight now!

You don't think I've been there myself?

He's the general's brother. I couldn't say no to him.

If we offended him, we'd both be out of a job.

Forget it. This is Thailand.

You really do have bad luck

to run into him on your first day.

Don't be mad, you better clean up.

Later, let's go to the temple and change your luck.

This Four-faced Buddha is very lucky.

- Really? - Like you wouldn't believe.

He answers every prayer, but you have to return to thank him.

Is it really so lucky?

Jackie, there was a woman who came

and prayed to win the lottery.

She promised to strip dance for the Buddha if she won.

She really did win the lottery.

But in her excitement, she forgot about her promise.

And then every night she slept, she heard someone calling her name.

"You said you would strip dance for me"

She remembered in her fear.

The very next day, she went to the Four-faced Buddha

and, in front of all the other believers, she ran around stark naked.

She never heard that voice again. It's a true story!

Put some gold leaf on your forehead like this.

Hey.

Jackie, sorry again about last night.

Ling must have explained this to you already.

Come,

Jackie, Mr. Kam is a good client, believe me.

He's bought you out for the month.

He's waiting for you in the car park.

Don't lose this opportunity.

Go say hi even if you don't like him.

Hey Jackie.

What took you so long? Mr. Kam has been waiting.

- Thank you, Mr. Kam. - Don't mention it.

So, where would you like to go?

As you wish.

I'm just parked over there.

Let's decide on the road.

Let's go.

Hey!

Oh, my darling!

You look especially radiant tonight.

Let's go drinking!

Hey, hey!

What do you want?

My boss has paid for Jackie's time.

Hey, shit head.

Who do you think you are to take Jackie out?

Don't you know who I am?

Money? My boss has loads.

Just look at your face.

Baldie, how can you compare to our Mr. Kam?

You... look at you...

With a fat head and droopy ears, you look like a dog.

Even if you don't have a mirror, take a look at your reflection in your piss.

All good, boss.

After all these years, this is your best job yet.

Thanks boss.

Boy did we come out on top!

At least he didn't start a fight,

or I'd beat him to death!

Jackie,

I can't believe your bad luck followed you to Thailand.

Who knows if you're jinxed

or you were pre-destined for misery.

I think we better find you a seer tomorrow.

What kind of seer?

He's very famous here.

Lots of people here ask him for his help.

Your luck is so horrible, why not give it a try.

That way.

The person you speak of is in here.

Thank you.

Enter.

(Speaking Thai) Shaman, how do we proceed?

The seer says,

you were a violent, bloodthirsty criminal in your past life.

So this life will be full of trials and tribulations.

If you want to change your luck, your only option is to adopt a ghost child.

Bring the lotus bowl over here.

Lift up the cloth.

Go outside and clean yourself.

Then wrap the cloth around yourself.

Come and kneel in front of the altar.

Place your hand over the bowl.

Don't be afraid.

The two of you are well matched.

Kneel!

You must remember,

whether it is clothing, food, shelter, or behaviour,

he must come first in all matters.

After you bring him home,

you must put him three feet from the floor,

in a cool and shady spot,

facing south east,

on the altar.

Place the holy cloth and items

as I have instructed you, one by one.

And then set up the altar.

April 13, 1943, this infant died alongside his mother in childbirth.

Place the symbolic cloth under the altar,

and he will treat you as his mother.

Honor him every 13th of the month at midnight.

And in the handover between Yin and Yang,

You must wear the holy cloth and faithfully honor him.

And then you must use a silver needle

to pierce your middle finger

and give his temple three drops of blood.

Pull!

Pull!

Pull!

Attention Raymond Tsui, please come to the switchboard.

Pull!

Sam! How are you.

Hey, still love those guns?

- Yes, yes. - Come, take a seat.

So-

You've been gone so many years, what have you learned?

The subject I'm studying is fascinating!

Here, let me show you something cool.

This is my diploma from MIT.

Esoteric studies?

What use is this nonsense?

Why don't you do business like me?

Don't look down on my field of study.

Just wait till you're haunted,

or if you have some nightmares, I'll sort it all out for you.

You'll have nightmares!

Hey, miss, what's the rush?

Will you dance with me?

What an asshole.

Jackie, come play with us.

Darling, be good. Don't fall into the ocean.

Look Danny, I've asked Jackie to come today.

But she's not easy, I'm warning you.

If you don't get lucky, don't get mad at me.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Smarten up, alright?

Be careful.

Don't you worry.

Danny never fails.

That was quick.

All up to you now.

You missed!

Wow, you're so bad at this.

The secret to darts is to have a steady hand. Here, let me show you.

Here, hold it like this.

And then throw it like this,

- Let's go for a swim. - See?

- Richard, let's play cards. - Jackie,

I want to play too.

Have fun with him.

Hey Jackie! Change and come for a swim!

Richard, I'm hungry. Let me eat something first.

Jackie, you're hungry?

Yes, why don't you eat something first.

- Bring some soda, and beer too. - Got it.

Coke!

Is beer alright?

You're all set?

Jackie, is it good?

Not bad. Hey! That seat is taken.

Why not?

Hey,

Let's eat on the deck.

We can get a tan at the same time.

Get a hint, guys.

Wait for me!

Don't mess with him.

Let's swim to shore.

Why don't you all go for a swim?

What's the rush?

Even if you're in a bad mood, let me finish my drink.

It's not even that good, come swim with me.

Whatever.

Hey, come in.

Alright, here I come.

Hey! Come, quickly, this way.

What happened?

Look.

It's all gone.

Hey Danny, Danny?

What's wrong with you?

Are you alright?

- What, what? - Go up, let's not swim.

Darling, please have a glass of milk.

Come eat, it's all cold.

I almost forgot about my good son's place.

- Here, let me help you, - No, let me.

Good Boy, it's midnight snack time.

Let's eat.

After you adopted Good Boy, your luck has really changed.

All thanks to you!

If I had to wait till I turned sixty to change my luck,

even an old age home wouldn't take me.

Jackie, what are you thinking about?

Nothing.

What's the point in worrying? Just ask Good Boy if you need anything.

Well, it's late. I better get going.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Good Boy,

I wonder if I will have the chance to see him again.

Hurry up!

- There's someone here! - Run her over!

Hey! Hey, hey!

Hey! Pull over!

Hey, what are you doing here?

Miss, could I hitch a ride with you?

- Of course, get in. - Thank you.

If you still can't get this one, we'll stop, okay?

Did you hurt yourself?

It's no big deal.

Why am I so bad at this?

You're a beginner.

You'll get there. Let's cool off and try again later.

I'm going to the bathroom.

Jackie, don't be afraid.

It's been so long, I just wanted to see how you're doing.

It's not like we haven't done this before...

Did you know,

I'm like a tiger.

No one escapes me...

including you!

Weren't you going to the bathroom? Why are you sitting here?

I was just a little dizzy.

Let's call it a day, let's go home.

That's a loaded gun, quit playing around.

Stop it!

No! Don't shoot! No!

No, no! Don't shoot!

Is anybody there?

Help! Help!

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm having loads of fun!

- You should leave first. - Sure.

Hi everybody!

Sorry we're late.

Excuse us. Sam!

What took you so long? I almost left.

You don't mind. Let me introduce you-

This is Jackie. Sam is an old friend of mine.

You got here so early. Let's sit down first.

Ling, let's sit together.

Sit anywhere.

So Raymond, this year...

Well, my girlfriend doesn't like crowds.

So it's just a small gathering this year.

- A small present for you. - Thank you.

I have to go.

Why?

The Spiritualism society invited me to give a talk tonight.

Alright, I won't keep you then.

But let's drink first.

Sure.

- Happy Birthday. - Thank you.

- Goodbye.

- Let me walk you out. - No need.

- Let's have dinner together soon. - Sure, Goodbye.

Mr. Tsui, are you ready to start?

Yes, please.

- Birthday boy! - Cheers.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Jackie!

Jackie-

What do you think this is?

Excuse me, sorry.

Forget it! It's a lucky sign.

Cheers.

- Jackie, let's drink! - Cheers, cheers!

Come, nothing is taboo!

Not bad.

Let's eat, let's eat.

- How clumsy! - Excuse me, more chopsticks, please.

What would you like, I'll get it for you.

Take me home right away. Hurry!

What happened?

Get up.

Why are you still skateboarding at this hour? Go home!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Attack!

Raymond!

Raymond!

It's Sam.

I'm Sam!

God is my shield.

He helps the just and righteous.

God is a fair Justice.

God is light. God is Truth.

He sacrificed his one and only son

to clean us of our sins.

Hold this.

God said,

"Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."

Sam, I am standing on your right.

"The Lord our God is one Lord"

"And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,"

and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

Demonic markings of protection.

God must destroy it!

Your Right Hand,

shatters the Enemy.

My Foot eradicates evil.

I call upon the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost to bestow me great power.

Use your hands to finish the work of God.

Destroy the refuge of the Devil!

Destroy the refuge of the Devil!

Raymond, Raymond! Are you alright?

Lord have mercy...

I beg you, save me!

Ghost... ghost!

Raymond has been... possessed!

Ghost, run, run!

No, no!

No, no!

Oh, it's you, Raymond. Come in.

Hello?

Hello?

Is the phone haunted?

Aren't you a bit old to be playing with bubble gum?

Take a seat, I'll get you a drink.

Raymond?

Raymond?

Raymond, I'll put your beer in the living room.

Raymond?

Raymond!

Son...

Come back to Mother...

You must not leave this room.

I won't.

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help me!

Let go of me! Let go!