Bring Back the Dead

The film opens with flashbacks showing Jia En, De Wei, and their seven-year-old son Xiao Le sharing everyday moments. These memories establish the close family bond and set the emotional stakes for Jia En's later grief. The tone is warm but tinged with foreboding about what is to come.

During Xiao Le's birthday, De Wei gives him a puppy, signaling a moment of family joy. De Wei then leaves for work while Jia En, suffering a severe headache, rests with Xiao Le under Nora's care. The carefree scene contrasts with what follows, heightening the tragedy's impact.

While playing with the puppy, Xiao Le chases it onto the road and is fatally struck by a car. De Wei is away at work, and the family is gripped by shock and grief. The accident becomes the turning point that drives Jia En toward the supernatural path.

Overwhelmed by loss, Jia En seeks out Madam Seetoh, a Taoist medium known for her rituals. Madam Seetoh agrees to help, warning that meddling with the supernatural may have consequences. The scene marks the entry into the ritual plot.

A ritual is performed with the help of a shaman, requiring a finger as a spiritual anchor. Madam Seetoh assures Jia En that she will 'know' when the spirit returns. The ritual establishes the supernatural premise and stakes for the ensuing events.

Following the ritual, Jia En begins to sense a presence in the house, believing Xiao Le's spirit has returned. At first the presence brings comfort, but soon strange occurrences begin to disturb the home. The line between comfort and danger blurs as the events escalate.

As supernatural events escalate, Jia En questions the true nature of the entity she brought back. The unsettling phenomena hint that something more sinister may be inhabiting the house. Her fear drives her to uncover the truth behind the spirit.

Jia En returns to the cemetery and discovers an unmarked grave beside Xiao Le's. She realizes Madam Seetoh may have misled the shaman who assisted her, as the finger could be sought only if there was a marked grave. The discovery deepens the mystery and localizes the danger.

She confronts the gravekeeper, who grows nervous and avoids answering her questions, insisting it's none of her concern. His evasive reactions raise her suspicions and push her to look for more clues. The encounter tightens the tie between the living and the spectral intrigue.

In a frantic search through the gravekeeper's phone, Jia En finds Madam Seetoh's number among his contacts. The clue links the medium more directly to the ongoing danger. She telegraphs a connection that will have consequences.

Jia En tries to contact Madam Seetoh, but she does not answer at first. When Seetoh finally replies, she reveals that she has a son who died under mysterious or violent circumstances, hinting at a hidden motive. The revelation casts the ritual in a new, threatening light.

The revelation puts Jia En and those around her in grave danger, forcing her to confront the consequences of tampering with the supernatural. The film sets up a climactic confrontation with unseen forces that may not be easily escaped. The danger grows as the truth about Madam Seetoh and her circle comes to light.