Lost Souls (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1989, Lost Souls is a comedy and fantasy film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Like many Hong Kong people, the Ling family are hoping to immigrate to Canada - but then they all die in a gas poisoning accident. Something wimpy like dying isn't going to stop them from their Canadian dreams, but it turns out migrating in the next life takes money, too. In order to raise funds to head west, the Lings return to the mortal world and get to work making money through various jobs, raising plenty of hilarious havoc and misunderstandings along the way.
Who’s in it. Lost Souls stars Bill Tung as Ling Hao-hsi, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha as Mrs. Ling, David Wu Dai-Wai as Chao Te-chu and Lu Hsiu Ling as Ling Chia-chia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Lost Souls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Souls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Souls (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lost Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lost Souls worth watching?
- Lost Souls holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lost Souls?
- Lost Souls stars Bill Tung, Lydia Shum Tin-Ha, David Wu Dai-Wai, Lu Hsiu Ling and Sheila Chan Suk-Lan.
- When was Lost Souls released?
- Lost Souls was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.