MARRY MY DEAD BODY PREMIERES AUGUST 10TH, GLOBALLY ON NETFLIX

The sensational horror-comedy film MARRY MY DEAD BODY will premiere on Netflix on August 10, bringing the unique Taiwanese tradition of ghost marriage to audiences worldwide during Ghost Month.

MARRY MY DEAD BODY has taken Taiwan by storm, earning a box office revenue of USD 11.5 million (NTD 360 million) and claiming the top spot for Mandarin films in the first half of the year.

The film is centered on the ghost marriage between Wu Ming-Han (Hsu Kuang Han) and Mao Pang-Yu (Austin Lin) and incorporates elements of fantasy, supernatural, and LGBTQ+ issues. It was nominated for “Best Actor” and “Best Visual Effects” at the 25th Taipei Film Festival, which was held last Saturday.

Fans all over the world will be able to watch this heartwarming action-comedy film on Netflix and appreciate the unbelievable yet unique bond between humans and ghosts. Hsu Kuang Han, who plays a passionate police officer in the film, expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s my pleasure to introduce MARRY MY DEAD BODY to everyone on Netflix.” I hope you will all show your support for this unique film on the platform.”

“I hope everyone can learn more about the ghost marriage culture and witness the sweetness and craziness within it through MARRY MY DEAD BODY,” says Austin Lin, who plays a recently deceased young man in the film and has been nominated for Best Actor at the Taipei Film Festival. Of course, I’m excited to see how the world’s audiences interpret the love depicted in this film.”

Gingle Wang, the 22nd Taipei Film Best Actress award winner, expressed her excitement about meeting people from all over the world through Netflix. “This film touches on a variety of current issues, and people from all walks of life will undoubtedly find moments that speak to them,” she added.