48 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestIsabel reveals her dark past, Er Lang makes a life-altering sacrifice for love, and Li Lan chooses a different path for her future.
In 1890s Malacca, Li Lan finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a mystery linked to the sinister, deceased son of a wealthy family.
Production
Malaysian sets dripping with 1890s Peranakan aesthetic.
Costume
Ghost wedding robes and colonial finery equally stunning.
Acting
Huang Pei-jia carries the entire afterlife on her shoulders.
Creator
Yangsze Choo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ghost marriages were real Chinese/Malaysian traditions for unmarried deceased men, often involving living brides or symbolic ceremonies.
The novel was Yangsze Choo's debut and became a NYT bestseller—Netflix rushed the adaptation and cancelled after one season despite the book having sequel potential.
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