(originally titled Pháp Sư Mù: Ai Chết Giơ Tay ) is a 2019 Vietnamese supernatural horror-comedy film directed by Huỳnh Lập and Lý Minh Thắng. The film serves as a theatrical continuation of the popular web series Ai Chết Giơ Tay , following the journey of a shaman named Tinh Lam who must navigate a world of spirits while dealing with a mysterious loss of sight. Narrative and Themes
The film is deeply rooted in Vietnamese folklore and spiritual beliefs regarding exorcism and the afterlife. It was followed by a prequel series, , which explores Tinh Lam's early life and his first experiences catching ghosts in his village. Land of Spirits: The Blind Shaman (2019) - Letterboxd
: Like many Vietnamese films in this genre, it mixes traditional ghost story elements with slapstick humor and dramatic emotional beats. subtitle Land.of.Spirits.the.Blind.Shaman.2019....
: The project was a collaboration between Huỳnh Lập , who also wrote and starred in the film, and director Lý Minh Thắng .
: Beyond the supernatural elements, the film emphasizes character growth, with Lam seeking the "light for the eyes" both literally and metaphorically to better understand life. Production and Reception (originally titled Pháp Sư Mù: Ai Chết Giơ
The story centers on (played by Huỳnh Lập), a once-powerful shaman who is suddenly struck by blindness. Accompanied by his companions, Lam embarks on a transformative quest to regain his eyesight and restore his spiritual abilities.
: As the mystery of his blindness unfolds, Lam discovers a sinister plot involving a rival shaman, suggesting his condition was not a random occurrence. It was followed by a prequel series, ,
: The film explores "causal stories"—the idea that every event is linked to past actions—as Tinh Lam encounters various spirits and learns deeper truths about human existence.