Reading The Remnants

In a world where the boundaries between life and death are as thin as paper, Li Shiyi finds herself burdened with the care of the mysterious Song Shijiu—a child whose very existence defies the laws of nature, growing and changing in ways that baffle even the most seasoned observer. As they embark on a journey from Sijiucheng to Tianjin, they are joined by the eccentric and colorful Tu Laoyao, a man seeking to turn his life around for the sake of his unborn child.

Set against the backdrop of a transitioning era where traditional customs clash with the creeping influence of modern trains and Western attire, Ask the Coffin (Wen Guan) follows this unlikely trio as they navigate a landscape filled with hidden dangers and age-old secrets. With Shijiu’s unsettling nature and Li Shiyi’s stoic, enigmatic demeanor, they must untangle the threads of their own fates while staying one step ahead of the mysteries that follow in their wake.