Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Cryo Controversy: Man's Frozen Wife and New Partner Spark Sci-Fi Love Rivalry
A man in China froze his wife's body after she died.
Now, he's dating someone else, and people are upset.
A contest is asking for ideas for a sci-fi movie about this weird situation.
A Chinese man froze his wife cryogenically after her death in 2017.
He has been in a relationship with another woman since 2020.
The revelation has sparked a backlash and a sci-fi movie idea.
The Week contest asks for movie title suggestions.
Entries are due by Nov. 24, with winners announced on Nov. 28.
- Who
- A Chinese man and his deceased wife, along with his new partner.
- What
- A cryogenic freezing controversy and a movie title contest.
- When
- The wife's death in 2017, the new relationship starting in 2020, and the contest running until Nov. 24, 2021.
- Where
- China and Hollywood (for the potential movie).
- Why
- The man froze his wife's body, and the contest is to suggest a movie title about the situation.
Supporters of the Man's Actions
Critics of the Man's Actions
Respect for the Deceased Wife's Wishes
Supporters of the Man's Actions
The man may be honoring his wife's wish to be frozen cryogenically.
Critics of the Man's Actions
The wife's wishes may not have considered the ethical implications of the situation.
Ethical Considerations
Supporters of the Man's Actions
The man's actions could be seen as disrespectful to his late wife.
Critics of the Man's Actions
The man has the right to move on with his life after his wife's passing.
- Contest Name
- The Week contest
- Theme
- Sci-fi movie title suggestion
- Entry Deadline
- Noon, Eastern Time, Monday, Nov. 24
- Winner Announcement
- Nov. 28, 2021
- Entry Submission
- Email to [email protected] with 'Cryo love' in the subject line