Marry My Dead Body

"An unexpected marriage between two worlds."

2023 2h 9m ZH

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 228

ComedyActionHorror

Synopsis

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After finding an odd envelope, Policeman Ming-han's life takes a spooky turn: He's now wed to a ghost husband, and they must solve a crime together.

“An unexpected marriage between two worlds.”

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Cast

Greg Hsu
Wu Ming Han
Austin Lin
Mao Pang Yu
Gingle Wang
Lin Tzu Ching
Tsai Chen-nan
Lin Hsiao Yuan
Wang Man-chiao
Mao Chen A Lan
Tou Tsung-hua
Mao's Father
Ma Nien-Hsien
Chang Yung Kang
Aaron Yan
Chen Chia Hao

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cheng Wei-hao
Writers: Sharon Wu, Cheng Wei-hao, Aliango Lai
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Taiwan

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MONEY

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Shot for just $1.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 8.2× over at the box office.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cheng Wei-hao, shot by Chen Chi-wen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kay Liu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Chen Chun-hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Greg Hsu and Austin Lin and Gingle Wang carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "An unexpected marriage between two worlds.".

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The take

Cheng Wei-hao directs. Chen Chi-wen behind the camera. Kay Liu scores. Chen Chun-hung cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Taiwan. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $1.9M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Made its money back 8.2× over at the box office.
3Released 3 years ago.
4Directed by Cheng Wei-hao, shot by Chen Chi-wen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Kay Liu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Chen Chun-hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Greg Hsu and Austin Lin and Gingle Wang carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "An unexpected marriage between two worlds.".
9IMDB entry: tt22742964 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 22 themes, including "infidelity", "friendship", "police", "homophobia".
11Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Chen Chi-wen
Original score: Kay Liu
Editing: Chen Chun-hung
Production design: Chen Hsuan-shao
Makeup / hair: Hsiao Pai-chen
Sound: R.T. Kao
Runtime: 129 min · 2h 9m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $1,874,400
Box office: $15,410,325
Return: 822% of budget
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Marry My Dead Body (2023)

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Alunauwie2025-12-01
★ 8/10
Marry My Dead Body blends supernatural marriage, LGBTQ themes, and police drama into a surprisingly seamless story about a stubborn cop and a warm-hearted ghost whose bond grows through shared pain and unexpected humor. As Ming Han helps Mao Mao resolve his unfinished business, he’s forced to confront his own prejudice, vulnerability, and the loneliness that shadows them both. The film ultimately delivers heartfelt growth, vibrant comedy, and a reminder that misfortune can become a doorway to deeper empathy and acceptance. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
kinrich302026-08-29
★ 9/10
This is an action/adventure comedy where a mildly homophobic police officer is forced to marry a gay ghost to solve the ghost's murder so he can go the afterlife. Well acted, and with humor, there was a lot to enjoy. What I didn't like is there were two scenes where the ghost appeared as a zombie and it did not fit the rest of the movie.