The Buried Secret 2015
Li Ming's 2015 chiller *The Buried Secret* opens in the shadowy stacks of an archive where elderly curator Yu Wangran collapses after spotting a ghostly woman in scarlet.
Director: Li Ming
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Buried Secret (2015) about?
When an archivist dies clutching an antique book, his grandson inherits the same title—and a photograph that drags him into 1920s Peking. There he meets a spectral woman in scarlet whose unresolved sorrow threatens to claim him too.
Who directed The Buried Secret?
The film was directed by Li Ming, known for atmospheric period thrillers that blend history with the supernatural.
Who stars in The Buried Secret?
The cast features Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Lee Wei, Mei Li Er, Guo Jiulong, and Cao Zichen in key roles.
Is The Buried Secret (2015) worth watching?
While unrated on IMDb, its slow-burn horror and rich visuals reward patient viewers. Fans of ghost stories steeped in period atmosphere should find plenty to unsettle them.
How long is The Buried Secret?
The film runs 109 minutes.
About The Buried Secret (2015) — A ghost from 1920s Peiping pulls a modern archivist into a hidden tragedy
Li Ming's 2015 chiller *The Buried Secret* opens in the shadowy stacks of an archive where elderly curator Yu Wangran collapses after spotting a ghostly woman in scarlet. His grandson, Yu Hui, inherits a cryptic book titled *History of the Red Chamber*—a volume his grandfather clutched moments before death. Inside lies a faded photograph of a dazzling Republic-era beauty, and suddenly Hui is spirited back to 1920s Peiping, where lingering resentments and suspended justice refuse to stay buried. Ghosts, family curses, and the weight of history collide in a moody dreamscape that blurs past and present.
As Hui traces the tragic silhouette in red through lantern-lit hutongs and decaying manors, he uncovers a secret that should have stayed entombed. Li Ming crafts a haunting meditation on memory's power to torment and the fine line between history and haunting. Atmospherically anchored by dim lantern glow and eerie erhu strains, this atmospheric ghost story lingers long after the credits roll.