"Body Shop" follows the journey of the ghost of a young soldier who, after a tragic incident, bids farewell to his mother and embarks on a globe-trotting adventure to reunite with his transgender sister. Armed with charm and the ability to possess living bodies, he intertwines with the romantic lives of unfaithful lovers in Taiwan, Japan, Spain, and Thailand. Amid the backdrop of contemporary Hong Kong protests, the ghost discovers a "soul mate," leading them to a concealed garage where human bodies are subjected to treatment beyond moral boundaries.
"Body Shop" takes audiences on a transcendent journey as the ghost of a young soldier, haunted by the scars of a tragic incident, bids a poignant farewell to his grieving mother. Fueled by an ardent desire to reconnect with his transgender sister, the ethereal protagonist embarks on a globe-trotting odyssey that transcends the boundaries of life and death.
Endowed with an otherworldly charm and the uncanny ability to inhabit the bodies of the living, the ghost becomes an inadvertent interloper in the romantic lives of unfaithful lovers across diverse landscapes. From the vibrant streets of Taiwan to the tranquil beauty of Japan, the sultry allure of Spain, and the exotic allure of Thailand, each destination becomes a canvas for the ghost's spectral interventions.
Against the backdrop of contemporary Hong Kong protests, the ghost encounters a kindred spirit—a "soul mate" whose presence sparks a profound connection. As they navigate the tumultuous political landscape, their bond deepens, and together, they seek refuge in an enigmatic garage concealed from the prying eyes of the world.
Within this hidden space, the narrative takes a daring turn, revealing a clandestine operation where human bodies are subjected to treatments that defy moral boundaries. The ghost and his newfound companion are forced to confront the ethical quandaries of their existence, blurring the lines between the living and the dead, the moral and the macabre.