: The film gained wider international recognition after being released on Netflix , where it is part of the Land of Spirits collection along with its prequel series. Connection to the Franchise
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
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.
: The project was a collaboration between Huỳnh Lập , who also wrote and starred in the film, and director Lý Minh Thắng .
(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 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.