Possession (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2018, Possession is a thriller and mystery film directed by Hong Zipeng, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Police detective A-Hao investigates a mysterious stabbing by a teenage girl who appears to be possessed by a malevolent force. Once a passionate detective, A-Hao retreated from the front lines several years ago after mishandling the investigation of a wife killer. By chance, he stumbles onto a mysterious stabbing allegedly committed by a teenage girl, which drags him back into the investigations unit. Initially, A-Hao just wanted to quickly close the case, but his investigation into mysterious suspect Wang Jia-ying gradually ignites his desire for the truth. As A-Hao edges closer to cracking the case, Wang Jia-ying begins exhibiting signs of demonic possession. Despite opposition from everyone around him, A-Hao insists on exhausting all possibilities to uncover the truth, not realizing he has already fallen into a trap weaved by lies and conspiracy…
Who’s in it. Possession stars Gingle Wang as Wang Chia-Ying, Tender Huang as Hao, Janel Tsai as Ya-Lin and Yuan-Kang Hsu as Wang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Possession has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Possession page.
If you liked it. Fans of Possession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Possession (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Possession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Possession worth watching?
- Possession holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Possession?
- Possession stars Gingle Wang, Tender Huang, Janel Tsai, Yuan-Kang Hsu and Sean Ming-Hsun Liu.