The Spirit Compendium

August 1, 2008 — Benjamin Ng, Foo Fung Koon, Foyce Le Xuan (Lin Hui Hui), Maylene Loo, Michael Kwah, The Spirit Compendium

Another local film has commenced its theatrical run and is relevant especially during the month of August when the Hungry Ghosts festival is being celebrated.

THE SPIRIT COMPENDIUM
2008 – Singapore – Supernatural/Drama/Romance – 85 minutes – NC16 (scene of intimacy) – In Mandarin (with Chinese & English subtitles)
Directed by Foo Fung Koon

Main Cast: Benjamin Ng, Maylene Loo Xue Bing, Foyce Le Xuan (Lin Hui Hui), Michael Kwah Chong Yeow

Synopsis (from the Singapore Film Society website)

Tom’s girlfriend dies in a tragic accident and he plunges into depression. May is shunned by the people around her because she claims she can see the spirits. Sam’s family loses their fortune and is forced to move in with his friend, Tom and May (his housemate). The three friends embrace on a journey that begins with the mysterious disappearance of Tom’s father, who leaves Tom with only a spiritual book and an ancient Tibetan Dzi bead. It is not until Sam is trapped in a spiritual realm that they realise the importance of the items. 

Compendium = “a concise, yet comprehensive compilation of a body of knowledge – usually in the form of a book or dictionary”. “The Spirit Compendium” refers to a key plot element of the film – a Chinese philosophical, fortune-telling book called “Ling Wen Shu” as a compilation of several ancient Chinese fortune-telling-related classics, including the best-known “Yi Jing” which was edited by Confucius.

Trailer here

Now showing at Sinema Old School

11B Mount Sophia #B1-12 Singapore 228466
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Next screening : 2 Aug 08 (9pm), 8 Aug 08 (9pm)