Ah Hong, a security officer in Singapore, grapples with ghostly tales of the MRT while navigating his fears. After hearing chilling stories about Bishan MRT, he decides to confront his curiosity and skepticism one fateful night, only to encounter a headless apparition. The experience transforms his understanding of urban legends and ignites a deeper connection to the eerie lore of his city.
The Vu Lan Festival in Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant celebration that honors ancestors, intertwining joy with nostalgia. For Nam Nguyen, a coffee shop owner mourning his father lost in the Vietnam War, the festival evokes deep memories and the haunting presence of spirits. As he navigates this emotional terrain during the Hungry Ghost Month, the festival serves as a poignant reminder of love, loss, and the connections that endure through generations.
In Taiwan's Ghost Month, Mei Huang faces her grief one year after losing her father. As she prepares rituals to honor ancestral spirits, she encounters spectral whispers and memories. This haunting journey leads her to reconcile loss and embrace tradition, blending the spiritual with her emotional healing amid a celebration that honors the departed.
In Hokkaido, Brian Tomori, a history teacher, encounters the haunting tale of Okiku, a doll linked to folklore and tragedy. While photographing the doll at Mannenji Temple, he experiences unexplainable phenomena including the doll's hair growing and supernatural echoes. This chilling story intertwines Brian's fascination with Japanese folklore and his confrontation with the supernatural, leading to a resolution born of courage and understanding.
In Kelantan's Syed Omar Boarding School, legend intertwines with reality as Faizal Ahmad, a student caught in supernatural tales, faces the haunting Pontianak before a high-stakes singing competition. As fear grips his school, Faizal uncovers the deep scars of loss and maternal grief behind the folklore, leading him to unite his peers in seeking protection and understanding. This chilling experience exposes not only legends but also societal truths woven through the ghostly presence.
Minh grapples with grief during the culturally rich Ghost Month in Vietnam, a time for honoring spirits and ancestors. Haunted by memories of his grandmother, he navigates the festivities filled with offerings and celebrations, ultimately finding solace and connection through shared traditions.
The Hungry Ghost Festival in San Francisco brings the vibrant Chinese community together, honoring ancestors amidst an exciting yet haunting atmosphere. Mei Ling, a young woman, navigates the festival, where joy intertwines with unease as she encounters restless spirits, leading to an exploration of cultural heritage and supernatural connections.
In a village in Malaysia, Amir, a taxi driver, encounters the Pontianak, a ghost from local folklore. As he offers a ride to a mysterious woman in white, he soon discovers her terrifying true nature. An exploration of fear, folklore, and the haunting legacy of the Pontianak unfolds as Amir confronts his deepest curiosities and ancestral warnings.
In the reflection of the Hungry Ghost Festival, Ling struggles with her cultural disconnection following her grandfather's death. Amidst the rituals and offerings, she seeks to reconnect with her ancestors, navigating her haunting emotions and rediscovering her identity through the vibrant traditions of her heritage.
In a Taiwanese village during Ghost Month, Mei Lan confronts her skepticism and unresolved grief as she prepares offerings for the spirits. The vibrant festival’s eerie ambiance leads her to engage with the spiritual realm, revealing deep insights and connections to her past and the collective memory of those who roam the earth seeking acknowledgment and love.
Jin, a twelve-year-old boy, embarks on a thrilling adventure with friends to explore an eerie lake house shrouded in local myths and untold stories of a vanished woman. As they delve deeper, they encounter chilling manifestations that blur the line between fear and adventure, ultimately confronting their childhood fears and forging lasting memories.
In Eldridge, Laura embraces the town's autumn traditions and the honoring of spirits, guided by elders and shared stories. As she navigates her fears and connections with the past, the rituals reveal rejuvenating strength and community value, intertwining life's lessons with those of departed loved ones.
