神算 (2013): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2013, 神算 is a fantasy, drama and fernsehfilm film directed by Ho-Yu Chen, running about 29 minutes. “A young psychic who can see spirits decides to stand up and fight against the temple culture when she is faced with a choice between fulfilling the responsibility placed by superstitious adul” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Xie Junya is a teenage girl who possesses the innate ability to see the dead, a problem that has troubled her for a long time. She sought help at a temple, but the problem was not solved. Instead, many devotees gather to ask her questions about their deceased loved ones and even winning lottery numbers. Her work as a psychic leaves her with no time to practice baseball. What she really cares about is whether a guy in her school’s baseball team likes her. The boy she has a crush on invites Junya to his birthday party. However, there is a long line of people waiting at the temple for her advice. How will she choose between love and her sacred mission?

Who’s in it. 神算 stars Pei-Jen Yu as Xie Junya, Hung-Hsiu Wu and Li Ying-hung.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, 神算 sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 神算 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 神算 tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.