Bring Back the Dead (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Bring Back the Dead is a 2015 horror film directed by Lee Thean Jeen, starring Jesseca Liu as Jia En, Jacko Chiang and Liu Ling Ling. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $284,876 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Lee Thean Jeen
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Weiyu Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bring Back the Dead About?
The premise of Bring Back the Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the tragic death of her young son in a car accident, Jia En desperately seeks to reunite with him by enlisting the help of her former caregiver, Mdm Seetoh, to restore his soul. Strange and disturbing events begin to plague their home, leading Jia En to question the nature of the spirit she has brought back. As she investigates, she uncovers a terrifying truth that threatens her life and the lives of those around her.
Bring Back the Dead Cast & Characters
Jesseca Liu leads the cast as Jia En, with Jacko Chiang as De Wei and Liu Ling Ling as Seetoh-jie. Directed by Lee Thean Jeen; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Thean Jeen
- Jesseca Liu as Jia En
- Jacko Chiang as De Wei
- Liu Ling Ling as Seetoh-jie
- Shawn Tan as XiaoLe
Also Starring in Bring Back the Dead
· 3 more- Timothy Law Tam
- Lizzie.V. Office Executive
- Tjoa Xueting Anna
More from Lee Thean Jeen
One more film directed by Lee Thean Jeen: Homecoming.
Bring Back the Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Bring Back the Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with flashbacks showcasing Jia En, De Wei, and their seven-year-old son Xiao Le enjoying family moments. During the boy’s birthday celebration, De Wei gifts him a puppy. Later, De Wei leaves for work, and Jia En, experiencing a severe headache, rests while leaving Xiao Le under the care of their maid, Nora. While playing with his new puppy, the boy chases it onto the road and is fatally struck by a car.
Overcome with grief after the death of her son, Jia En turns to a medium, Madam Seetoh, her former caregiver known for her knowledge of Taoist rituals. Madam Seetoh agrees to help Jia En perform a ritual with the help of a shaman to bring back Xiao Le’s soul, cautioning her about the potential consequences.
Full summary
The whole story of Bring Back the Dead, scene by scene
Bring Back the Dead Box Office
Bring Back the Dead grossed $284,876 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$284.9K
- International
- $284.9K
How Well Do You Know Bring Back the Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Bring Back the Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bring Back the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bring Back the Dead?
Bring Back the Dead runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Bring Back the Dead released?
Bring Back the Dead was released on January 8, 2015.
Who directed Bring Back the Dead?
Bring Back the Dead was directed by Lee Thean Jeen.
More films by Lee Thean Jeen Who is in the cast of Bring Back the Dead?
Bring Back the Dead stars Jesseca Liu as Jia En, Jacko Chiang as De Wei and Liu Ling Ling as Seetoh-jie, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Bring Back the Dead make at the box office?
Bring Back the Dead grossed $284,876 worldwide.
Does Bring Back the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. Bring Back the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bring Back the Dead in?
The original language of Bring Back the Dead is Chinese.
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