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Bunshinsaba 3 (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Bunshinsaba 3 is a 2014 mystery thriller directed by Ahn Byeong-ki, starring Jiang Yiyan, Dong Zijian and Jiao Junyan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $7.9 million worldwide.

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Bunshinsaba 3 (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Ahn Byeong-ki
Genres
Mystery , Horror , Thriller
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Bunshinsaba 3 About?

The premise of Bunshinsaba 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While recovering in a hospital, Lina believes she has a daughter and experiences a disturbing encounter with a nurse, prompting her escape. After several years, she returns home with the intention of resuming her life with her imagined child. The experience raises questions about her mental state and the nature of her reality.

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Cast & crew

Bunshinsaba 3 Cast

Jiang Yiyan leads the cast, with Dong Zijian and Jiao Junyan. Directed by Ahn Byeong-ki; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ahn Byeong-ki

More films directed by Ahn Byeong-ki: Bunshinsaba 2, Bunshinsaba, Apt and Bunshinsaba: Ouija Board.

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Plot

Bunshinsaba 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Bunshinsaba 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Xu Lian, Jiang Yiyan, a mental patient with a fragile heart, escapes from her facility to reclaim her daughter Xiao Ai from her grandparents. When the grandparents try to move Xiao Ai away, a car crash occurs and Xiao Ai is the only survivor, forcing Xu Lian to move with her to her grandfather’s villa in a remote countryside. From the very first night in the new home, Xu Lian is haunted by unsettling images and sounds, most notably the sight of a girl with a charred face who seems to originate from a painting on the staircase wall. Xiao Ai, meanwhile, discovers a tricycle bearing the name “Xiao Ai,” a clue that connects to the figure of the charred girl and to the eerie memory haunting the house.

Full summary

The whole story of Bunshinsaba 3, scene by scene

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Box office

Bunshinsaba 3 Box Office

Bunshinsaba 3 grossed $7.9 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9M

International
$7.9M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bunshinsaba 3?

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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Who is the mental patient that escapes from the facility to retrieve her daughter?

Details

Bunshinsaba 3 Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “笔仙III” and “Bi Xian 3”.

Also known as
  • 笔仙III
  • Bi Xian 3
  • 필선 3
  • 筆仙3
  • 분신사바 3

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FAQ

Bunshinsaba 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Bunshinsaba 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bunshinsaba 3?

Bunshinsaba 3 runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Bunshinsaba 3 released?

Bunshinsaba 3 was released on July 17, 2014.

Who directed Bunshinsaba 3?

Bunshinsaba 3 was directed by Ahn Byeong-ki.

More films by Ahn Byeong-ki

Who is in the cast of Bunshinsaba 3?

Bunshinsaba 3 stars Jiang Yiyan, Dong Zijian and Jiao Junyan, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Bunshinsaba 3 make at the box office?

Bunshinsaba 3 grossed $7.9 million worldwide.

Does Bunshinsaba 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Bunshinsaba 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bunshinsaba 3 in?

The original language of Bunshinsaba 3 is Chinese.

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