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The Mage

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A series of deaths suddenly occurs in the city. Police officer Wong Ming realizes that at the scene of each death, there is the figure of a woman who collects garbage. In the course of investigation, Wong discovers that this woman, Lan Pui Ching (played by Josie HO), has the mysterious ability to collect the souls of the accidental deaths from the garbage and help these souls to enter the reincarnation. This all started with a story that happened to her 13 years ago. Meanwhile, the murders continue to happen. Lan Pui Ching deduces that these murders are related to a mysterious cult ritual, and she and Wong Ming will be the next victims of this ritual. Wong Ming decides to cooperate with Lan Pui Ching to find out the mastermind behind the scene.

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Edmund Lee South China Morning Post Oct 7, 2026
2.5/5
While The Mage’s striking occult aesthetics hint at a compelling vision, its sleuthing plotline is hopelessly fumbled. ... The mystery-solving third act proves frustratingly indecipherable amid a barrage of superstitious mumbo jumbo. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Danny Pang

Director

Oxide Chun Pang

Director

Josie Ho

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Iman Taheri

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Carlos Chan

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German Cheung

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Synopsis A series of deaths suddenly occurs in the city. Police officer Wong Ming realizes that at the scene of each death, there is the figure of a woman who collects garbage. In the course of investigation, Wong discovers that this woman, Lan Pui Ching (played by Josie HO), has the mysterious ability to collect the souls of the accidental deaths from the garbage and help these souls to enter the reincarnation. This all started with a story that happened to her 13 years ago. Meanwhile, the murders continue to happen. Lan Pui Ching deduces that these murders are related to a mysterious cult ritual, and she and Wong Ming will be the next victims of this ritual. Wong Ming decides to cooperate with Lan Pui Ching to find out the mastermind behind the scene.
Director
Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang
Producer
Conroy Chi-Chung Chan, Chan Chun Pang, Weldon Fung
Screenwriter
Danny Pang, Oxide Chun Pang
Production Co
852 Films
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Chinese
Runtime
1h 37m
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