The storyline of the film - "The Witch with Flying Head"
is adapted from the folklore in coastal areas of Fujian.
There's nothing to be afraid of evil spirits and ghosts,
and there must be good people who do good deeds.
My Lord and devotional deities,
bless my father's family with good health.
﻿Pray that God will bless my father with
the best in everything and live a long healthy life.
﻿Also bless my whole family.
- What's wrong, My Lady? - What's wrong, My Lady?
- What's wrong? - What's wrong?
﻿My stomach hurts so much!
Quickly, inform the master!
﻿I can save her.
Who are you?
It's more important to save people than to know my name.
Give this bottle of medicine to your Lady.
Okay.
Wait, Qiu-Yue.
﻿I've no idea if you're a good person or bad.
I have no reason to poison her.
﻿If I wanted to kill her, I would've done already.
﻿Take this!
My Lady.
My Lady!
Are you going to watch her die?
My Lady.
﻿Give it to me!
I'll take it.
My Lady.
My Lady...My Lady...
My Lady...
My Lady, are you feeling better?
﻿Thank you.
﻿There's something else in that medicine.
Damn cat!
You're a bit jumpy.
It scared me.
Hey, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Okay?
Help me!
Poisoned?
﻿Yes, I poisoned her.
﻿You'll be cured, ﻿if you marry me.
What are you doing!
﻿Be respectful!
﻿I wouldn't force myself onto you.
I want you to love me.
I'll never marry a filthy, dirty man like you.
Well, no matter.
But may I remind you that...
...my poison...
...will transform...
...you...
...into a...
...flying head at night!
Please spare Yu-Zhen. You require gold, silver?
I beg you, please...
I'm willing to do everything you ask,
﻿if you cure My Lady.
But you're not as pretty as your lady.
Your lady on the other hand is young and beautiful.
I wouldn't except anyone else.
Don't be delusional.
I'll never agree to your terms.
You'll regret it!
﻿The victim tonight may be you.
﻿I beg you.
﻿Please, I beg you.
Master...
﻿My Lady!
Yu-Zhen!
﻿My Lady, you can't die.
Yu-Zhen!
Don't die!
Let me die so I won't change into a flying head.
Yu-Zhen, you can't leave me all alone.
I'm not human any more. Not even a ghost.
I'm just a monster that roams quiet roads
and transform into a flying head at night.
Only my spirit can be released if I die.
My Lady, he's probably just lying.
There's got to be someone who can cure you.
Master...
There's an old Zen master with superb medical skills
located at the Yuanjue Temple in Chengwai.
Maybe he can cure the lady of her poison!
My Lady.
My Lady!
Sir, my daughter...
She'll wake up in a moment.
Can she be cured?
﻿The demon is very powerful.
The demons poison is too powerful.
It'll be very difficult to get rid of it.
Sir, please save her.
I'll certainly try my best.
I appreciate it.
Your doors and windows must be tightly locked,
and don't light the lamps.
Don't leave the house until it's daybreak.
Okay.
Master, is it all right now?
This is a sign of a storm.
We better be careful.
The devil may come and show itself.
﻿Master!
﻿Be careful.
﻿Master?
Master!
﻿Almighty buddha.
﻿Buddha be blessed.
Master, what shall we do?
Find someone,
to help kill these snakes.
Okay.
Then bury the snakes along with these bodies.
- Okay. - Master!
Master!
My Lady has disappeared!
Father...
Please forgive your daughter for being unfilial.
Please bless my father with good health,
and eternal happiness.
Yu-Zhen!
- My Lady... - My Lady...
Yu-Zhen!
- My Lady... - My Lady...
My Lady!
- Oh, my Lady. - My Lady.
My lady!
Yu-Zhen!
My child!
My Lady!
My child!
﻿Why did you save my life?
Why did you save me?
You shouldn't try to commit suicide.
﻿I've killed...
...some people...
...that shouldn't have died.
What would happen if I...
...killed you someday, father?
Child, if you desire to die, may your dreams come true.
Father...
My Lady...
I have an idea.
To avoid hurting people,
we can move out and live in the countryside.
There wouldn't be anyone for the flying head
to target during the night.
Sounds like a good idea,
but it'll be for your whole life.
Master, we're willing to serve My Lady throughout her life.
That's right.
But what about the night?
We can hide, so our Lady wouldn't know.
We'll be safe then.
My child, I think you should do it.
My Lady...
﻿Qiu-Yue and I...
﻿I know.
You can leave.
Tonight's my turn to tail her.
You stay hidden.
Okay, take care.
I will.
- Let's turn here. - Okay.
﻿﻿- Wait a min. I need a piss. - Okay.
﻿Hey, quick, quick.
You see?
Look at that.
What's she doing out so late at night,
in the middle of nowhere?
Could she be a ghost?
Better leave her alone. It's not our business.
﻿Hey, don't go.
﻿How can you resist such a beautiful woman?
Up to your usual tricks again?
Excuse me?
Excuse me Miss?
Stay back. Don't come any closer!
Just go!
Miss, I'm staying here.
I'm not going anywhere.
Get your hands off me!
Please, let go!
Are you waiting for someone?
I can be yours too.
Miss, don't be shy!
Help! Help!
Help me!
Where'd she go?
Let me go! Let me go!
Let me go!
What the matter?
I only helped you up. What are you afriad of?
I...I...I thought you were the flying head witch that caught me!
Flying head witch?
Where was it?
Don't go!
Flying head witch!
Stay put!
Demon head!
I won't allow you to kill innocent people!
Stop!
I beg you, please don't kill My Lady.
She's been poisoned by a bad person,
to become a demon flying head.
Both of you, lift her up.
Okay.
Lift her dress up.
What are you doing?
You've saved our Lady. We're ever so grateful.
Please except our thanks.
Hey, you two.
Quickly get up., get up, get up.
Please stand up.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Unfortunately...
...my skills are still insufficient for
this needle to work as intended.
It's only a temporary fix, not a permanent solution.
﻿There's also some strong residual poisons,
which can't be completely removed.
On the 15th of each month,
when the Earth has a full moon,
your young lady will have a poisonous attack.
She'll change into a flying head again.
What can we do?
Take this box.
Every 15 nights, of every month,
get this box and aim it at your young lady.
This box will suck her into it, when she's transformed.
Saturation naturally exerts a divine effect,
sucking her into this box.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Qiu-Yue,
after your young lady is sucked into the box,
you'll need to seal the box with this tailsman.
As she's sealed within the box,
she won't be able to escape and kill innocent people.
Then will our Lady be injured or killed?
At sunrise the following day,
remove the tailsman from the box,
and your young lady will naturally return
to her original state unharmed.
We understand.
The bagua mirror can ward off evil for you.
The seal and the box can resist the enemy.
They can be sucked in without escaping.
We're so grateful to you, sir.
For dispelling the evil magic from Yu-Zhen.
I don't know when I'll see you again.
I'll come to you,
when I'm able to clear the rest
of your poison from your body.
- Let's stop here for a breather. - Sure.
Tseng Chang-Wang!
- Tseng Chang-Wang! - Who's there?
Who's calling you?
I've no idea.
- Tseng Chang-Wang! - What is it?
- Tseng Chang-Wang! - Where are you?
That's strange.
There's no one here.
Yeah.
Thanks very much. Please come again.
Goodbye.
This way please.
Yes, thanks.
- Hey, serve the customers. - Okay, coming.
What would you like sir?
Bring some nice dishes and some wine.
Right away, sir.
What's that on your forehead?
Where? I can't see anything.
It was right there!
Yes, a design of a black snake.
That's right.
Nonsense!
Come on, serve us.
Yes.
Who is it?
It's me.
Who are you?
I'm the restaurant owner's sisiter-in-law.
I lost my husband a few years ago.
I think you're quiet honest.
I like honest people.
I want to marry you.
Would you like to?
I...
Would you like to do it?
Sir!
Tang Ming-Kuan...
- Who's is it? Who's calling me? - Tang Ming-Kuan...
Ah, hello, this way.
- Please be seated. - Thanks.
Sir, what can I...
I need somewhere to sleep. Do you have a room?
Sleep...
Boss...
Boss, look at his forehead.
What are you staring at?
Sir, you better run for your life!
I have no enemies. Why should I run for my life?
Did you pass by the woods before arriving here?
Yes.
Did you hear a woman calling your name?
Yes.
She's a female snake demon who has practised
here for thousands of years.
She'll come for you tonight to absorb your energy
before revealing her true form, then proceeding to devour you.
- Really? - Yes.
It's happened several times.
If you don't believe me,
you can ask the customers here.
It's the truth. He didn't lie.
It's all true. He's not lying.
What..
What should I do?
Hurry up and leave before it gets dark.
If the demon can't find you, maybe you can escape from this.
Okay.
Please Buddha, bless my elderly father
with a long and healthy life.
Please forgive my sins.
Open up!
- Open the door. - Okay.
Open up!
Who are you?
I'm just passing through.
I need a place to sleep for tonight.
This home is for my family only.
Find somewhere else to sleep.
But this is the only place within 20 miles.
I'm very exhausted now.
Please, it's only for one night.
- Chun-Hua. - Yes?
He's too exhausted to try anything.
He wouldn't dream of doing anything bad.
Just let him spend the night.
Please have some tea.
Thank you.
How come you have a snake drawn on your forehead?
I've been targeted by a snake demon in the forest,
so I'm leaving the area.
Running away?
Yes.
Tang...Ming...Kuan...
It's the snake demon.
Tang Ming-Kuan.
It's no use trying to escape.
Don't think that the locked door will keep you safe.
I can easily destroy the whole house with my magic.
My Lady, what do we do?
I don't want to get you involed, so I'd better go.
Don't leave as we wouldn't want to see you getting killed.
But it's a demon and you're not her enemy.
Tang Ming-Kuan.
As long as you're willing to come back with me
to be my mistress, I'll never hurt you.
Stop dreaming, demon snake.
I'd rather be dead than to have you.
You asked for it!
Good, seeing as the master knows spells,
let's compare to see who's better.
My Lady, would it be that bagua mirror over the door?
Watch out!
Miss!
That was close, Miss!
Miss!
Tang Ming-Kuan....
You're so ignorant of my current affairs.
I want your pores to bleed out!
My Lady, why are you removing the box?
I want to use it to subdue the snake demon.
No, the tailsman and the box are necessary for your use
to protect you on the 15th, of every month.
But I can't just sit back and see him die.
My Lady, don't go.
Don't stop me.
My Lady!
Watch out.
My Lady.
Chun-Hua, hide the box in our secret place.
I want it to be buried forever,
without the need to harm others.
What's the matter, My Lady?
My Lady!
What's the matter?
My Lady, are you okay?
I'm sorry to see you was injured.
I really don't know how to repay you.
I was seriously injured.
But at least I've captured the snake demon.
There's nothing to worry about any more.
As long as I have plenty of rest, I'll be okay.
You don't need to worry about me.
I have a friend who practices medicine in town.
I'll go and get some medicine.
I'll come back by tomorrow night.
Mr Tang.
- Mr Tang. - My Lady.
- Mr Tang.
Mr Tang...
My Lady, what's Mr Tang doing?
He's off to get me some medicine.
You'll be recovered by the time
he gets back with the medicine.
Do you know what the date is tomorrow?
July 15th...
What if he comes back and
accidentally bumps into me?
What shall we do?
We can't use the box and the tailsman.
- Chun-Hua, go after him! - Okay.
Mr Tang!
Miss Zhen?
Are you sick?
What's wrong with you?
Just leave me alone. Leave quickly.
Miss Zhen, I'll carry you home.
Miss Zhen.
It's Mr Tang. What are we going to do?
Just leave me.
Miss Zhen!
Mr Tang, don't go after her.
Get out of my way. She's unwell.
You mustn't go after her.
Get out of my way.
- Mr Tang! - Miss Zhen!
- Mr Tang! - Mr Tang!
Miss Zhen!
Here.
Sit up.
For you.
Eat well.
- Mr Tang. - Yes.
What do you think about our young lady?
She's a very kind and lovely lady.
I think he's a very honest young man.
That's a nice compliment.
Qiu-Yue and I are your matchmaker for our Lady.
Now let's get you married.
My Lady, why are you shy to get married?
I'm afraid...
I'm no match for her.
Do you really love our Lady?
Love rules above all else.
There's just one condition.
You must keep away from her
on the 15th of every month,
and don't come back
until the very next day.
Why is that?
She's...
Please don't ask why.
It's just better for you and our young Lady.
Okay, I agree.
ONE YEAR LATER
Hey!
Qiu-Yue, did she give birth yet?
Don't worry. She's about to give birth.
YES!!
A boy or a girl?
Congratulations!
Our Lady has given birth to a daughter.
Yu-Zhen has...
Both mother and the baby are fine, don't worry.
Thanks to God.
My Lady, she looks just like you every detail.
My Lady.
What's so sad about giving birth to a daughter this year
and raising a son next year?
I'm not sad about having a daughter.
Chun-Hua, have you forgotten what the day is today?
The date...?
The 15th!
Thanks for your blessing, almighty buddha.
- Master. - Yes?
Chun-Hua, let me hold the baby.
No!
Today's the 15th, so you must leave now.
You can't hold the baby until tomorrow.
Chun-Hua...
This was the aggreement I told you when you
wanted to marry our Lady in the first place.
That was then, but today is different.
I can't leave Yu-Zhen, as she's just given birth.
I'm responsible for the child. Just leave please.
Master, hurry up, hurry up.
I really don't understand what all the fuss is about.
Fine.
I'll leave.
Please don't die.
Please, don't cry. Please, what should I do?
What should I do?
Almighty buddha, don't let the baby die.
Please bless the Lady and the Master.
Bless for the safety of the family.
Bless Master, bless our family safe.
Qiu-Yue...
Yes?
Now the time has come,
...and the bady's still crying,....
...I've decided I'll sacrifice myself...
...to protect this poor baby.
Give me my baby.
No!
Chun-Hua!
Are you really willing to die for her?
I'm willing to die by the actions of our Lady.
Give me the baby!
I can't give you her.
Give me…
Stop crying.
Don't cry, baby girl.
Stop crying, baby girl.
Chun-Hua, give me the baby.
No, Qiu-Yue, don't do that.
No, I can't give!
Chun-Hua!
Don't cry. Stop screaming.
Chun-Hua!
I've got you baby girl.
FIVE YEARS LATER
Mother told me you were very kind to me.
You sacrificed yourself to save me,
and I'll always remember you.
Is that right, Mummy?
Steady.
Over there.
Are you okay?
I'm about to give birth. I can't hold it any longer.
Lie here and hold still and I'll try to
find someone to deliver a baby, okay?
The conditions have not been negotiatied yet,
so it stops here.
Bai Xi-Jing,
Want me to avenge you?
Okay, but I also have conditions.
Tell me.
Falling in love has to change.
Don't give me the brush off, as it was 6 years ago.
Don't worry, I swear.
If I empathize, I'll die for you.
Here it is.
Human nature is inherently good.
What's wrong, Qiu-Yue?
My Lady.
They live in that thatched hut.
You challenge them face to face.
Xiao-Qing and I will wait for the perfect opportunity
to sneak attack on the family.
Good.
That stranger from before is here.
Really?
Yes, it's him.
Who is he?
He's the one who made me leave home
and live in the sticks.
My Lady, what should we do?
Now that he's here, there's no use hiding.
I'll see what he wants.
Mummy...
Ming-Kuan, you'll have to play by it the ear
and take good care of her.
Well, this is certainly a coincidence!
You've just made my job easier.
I came here to avenge Bai Xi-Jing,
but I didn't expect that the enemy was you!
Who's Bai Xi-Jing?
She's the one you buried in the ground, in a box.
Maternal blood invalidated the tailsman.
Now she's released.
Since you want to seek revenge...
Just do it.
You're not my enemy.
Just follow me obediently.
I have to lure him away to protect my family.
Mummy!
- Mummy.... - Xiu-Zhen!
You're...
Tang Ming-Kuan.
Xiu-Zhen!
Daddy!
Let's go, Xiao-Qing.
Okay.
Just kill me!
How can I kill you?
I just want you to change your mind
and and marry me.
Quit dreaming!
You should stop provoking me.
Tang Ming-Kuan.
If you obey me,
I won't harm you or your daughter's life.
Am I not beautiful?
Even if you're as beautiful as a fairy,
and I'll never accept another woman.
Okay.
Since you don't agree, I'll kill you.
Do you have the guts to take this poison?
You...
That's so funny.
What you just swallowed,
was a love potion.
- Love potion? - Yes.
Whoever swallows the...
aphrodisiac pill, will crave...
...sexual desire.
Nobody can resist that craving.
You'll have to make love first
before you can wake up.
Otherwise you'll bleed to death.
Daddy...
What's happened?
Sister, I've seen Jia Chu-An outside
holding a woman who seems to be dead.
He's on his way.
You hide Tang Ming-Kuan.
What about the child?
Give her to me.
Daddy!
What's wrong with him, sister?
He's taken my love potion.
- Take him away. - Okay.
Daddy!
I'll kill you if you make another sound!
Mummy!
Your mother's not dead, so there's no need to cry.
Jia Chu-An, why don't you kill her?
Because I'm going to torture her slowly.
Mummy...
Xiao Zhen!
Mummy,
daddy was naked,
and holding that woman tightly.
Nonsense.
She told the other girl to take daddy away.
I'll kill you if you make one more sound.
Shame on you.
You...you kill....
You deserve it.
- Xiu-Zhen! - Daddy.
Xiu-Zhen.
- Xiu-Zhen. - Yu-Zhen.
Ming-Kuan, let's leave quickly.
Okay, let's go.
- Chun-Hua! - Chun-Hua!
Auntie!
Xiu-Zhen!
Mummy!
The child is young and innocent.
I beg you, please don't hurt her.
As long as you agree to marry me, I'll spare her.
Marry me!
Mummy!
Xiu-Zhen!
Only if you agree to marry me,
will I let the child live!
Yu-Zhen!
Ming-Kuan...
What should we do now?
Yu-Zhen...
You said we'd both die together,
and not live with sacrifices.
Xiu-Zhen will be dead.
So we can both die and be with her.
Ming-Kuan, this is all my fault.
Why?
Ever since we've been married,
I've always left on the 15th of every month.
We were never together on that date.
But looking at the moon tonight,
I can see it's full and bright.
I've finally got my wish to be with you.
So I have no regrets at dying.
Ming-Kuan, leave here with Xiu-Zhen.
I'll go with him.
Yu-Zhen....
Just accept me as if I'm dead.
Yuzhen...
Are you crazy?
Ming-Kuan, quickly, leave with Xiu-Zhen!
Don't regard me as your loving, beautiful wife.
Please, quickly go and take our daughter too.
It's going to happen soon and I can't help it!
No.
Yu-Zhen, you're not that kind of person.
What are you hiding from me?
Well then...
We can die together.
Let him go.
I'll go with you.
Let's go.
Yu-Zhen!
So you've been poisoned and it's not yet eliminated.
- Mummy! - Xiu-Zhen!
Mummy!
Xiu-Zhen!
Mummy!
Sir!
- Sir - Stand up, stand up!
This is a crystal that I removed from the snake demon's stomach.
You can eradicate the poison by
swallowing this immediately.
There'll be no more transformations in the future.
The evil has been eliminated, so return home
as a family and enjoy your life together in peace.
- Thank you Sir! - Thank you Sir!
Grandpa, will you join us?