Jurek (Marcin Dorocinski) is a widower who is devoted to his teenage daughter Masia. Though they live in Poland, Masia cherishes and observes the traditions of her late Chinese mother. When Masia unexpectedly dies, Jurek’s Chinese father-in-law Ben (Daxing Zhang) travels to Poland to help lay her to rest and with the intent to perform a “minghun,” or ghost marriage for Masia, so that she might find balance and not be lonely in the afterlife. Jan P. Matuszyński’s (LEAVE NO TRACES) MINGHUN is a sensitive exploration of cross-cultural understanding, and a beautiful portrait of two men brought together by shared grief, love, and family.

Awards & Nominations

Nominee - Best Film, Polish Film Festival

Chicago European Union Film Festival Spotlight: Poland | It is our pleasure, with the generous support of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, to present two weeks of the best new and classic films from Poland and Polish filmmakers. Join us March 7–20, as we present 20 films, including 13 new titles—and 12 Chicago premieres—alongside classics from filmmakers including Krzysztof Kieślowski, Agnieszka Holland, and Andrzej Wajda. Meet filmmakers visiting us from Poland, and enjoy taste from the country through special events and at concessions.

The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu