Mr. Vampire

A seasoned Taoist priest who maintains order between the living and the spirit world through talismans and ritual. He guides his two hapless students, teaching them discipline even as danger emerges. His calm authority is tested by the vampire’s cunning and by the moral complexities of using magic to control the dead.

A loyal yet impulsive student who often acts before thinking. He is drawn to danger and even succumbs to a spirit’s seduction, illustrating the vulnerabilities of those who seek quick solutions. His relationship with Kau and Sang evolves as he learns the costs of courage and caution.

The steadier student whose competence is tested as the trio confronts a rising vampire threat. He remains loyal to Kau even when faced with personal risk, and his actions help drive the plan to trap and heal victims. His character embodies the tension between duty and the dangers of the spirit world.

Wealthy businessman who orders the exhumation of his father's corpse in hopes of better fortune. His hubris sets off a chain of vampiric events that threaten his family and community. He becomes a victim of the very forces he sought to control, highlighting the peril of meddling with the dead.

Daughter of Yam and the apparent object of Wai’s affections. She embodies vulnerability and resilience as she seeks safety with Kau. Her presence anchors the human stakes of the conflict between spirits and the living.

An inept police inspector who wrongly accuses Kau of murder and imprisons him. His arrogance and misjudgment set up a moral arc as he comes to the realization of his mistake. He represents the flaws of authority confronted by the supernatural threat.

A malevolent, undead force that breaks free from ritual containment and terrorizes a town. The vampire’s strength and cunning push Kau and Sang to their limits, culminating in a fiery confrontation. Its return demonstrates the persistence of ancient evil in a modernizing era.