Synopsis
The past holds us back forever. Through films, we observe how the 'past' wields such horrific power. One should remember director Joel Schumacher's , a film about medical students who experience death and face past guilt in 'reality'. Perhaps past in itself is not as frightening as how it is remembered by people. is a psychological thriller. The characters in the film suffer because they are reluctant to forget. Yan hallucinates of the dead. Psychologist Jim earnestly tries to understand Yan's pain. Jim finds out that she once tried to commit suicide and is still struggling over her past experiences. Through her relationship with Jim, Yan slowly breaks away from the snares of the past and the two fall in love. However, the situation takes a sudden turn. The dark memories start to take root inside Jim's mind. freely intertwines supernatural fear with psychological fear. In the beginning of the film, Yan experiences a shudder and where she is looking, there is a ghost. Motifs of water and mirror are important in . Those who encounter the dead meet fear through water and mirrors. Director Lo Chi-leung is also known for his screenplays, among which are and . In the screenplay for , director Lo Chi-leung shows off his unique storytelling skills by incorporating a love story, the traditional Chinese interest in supernatural phenomena, and a study on the human being psyche. is also the latest film starring actor Leslie Cheung. (Kim Ui-Chan)