Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In a poignant tale of love and devotion, a young widow in Yishui creates an earth doll of her deceased husband, worshipping it daily. One night, the doll transforms into her husband's ghost, who explains that due to her unwavering loyalty, he is permitted to return and continue their family lineage. They spend an intimate night together, and she becomes pregnant. Despite initial skepticism from her family and community, she gives birth to a son. The magistrate investigates the supernatural claim, testing the child's authenticity through unusual methods. As years pass, the child grows, resembling only her late husband, gradually convincing the community of the extraordinary event.

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