The Soul Lantern

Overview

Inspired by Chuyện Người Con Gái Nam Xương and Đèn Âm Hồn, the story is set in a rural village in Northern Vietnam during the feudal era. Thương, a mother raising her son Lĩnh alone while awaiting her husband's return from war, faces eerie events after Lĩnh accidentally discovers a mysterious lantern. The boy begins calling the shadow cast on the wall his father. According to the village shaman, the lantern is a đèn âm hồn, capable of summoning vengeful spirits. Strange and haunting occurrences unfold, leaving Thương and the villagers to question: is the shadow truly Lĩnh's father or something far more sinister?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 7, 2025

Original language

English

Cast

Chiều Xuân,Hạo Khang,Quang Teo,Hoàng Kim Ngọc,Diễm Trang,Quang Minh

Director

Hoàng Nam

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt35673120