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A Touch of Zen (1970)
Director: King Hu
Cast: Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tian Peng
7.5
97%Runtime180 min
RatingNR
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Gu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Gu into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.
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A Touch of Zen (1970), directed by King Hu, is a critically acclaimed action-adventure fantasy film. It has received high ratings, with a 7.5/10 on IMDb and a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong positive reception from both critics and audiences. The film is noted for its unique blend of spiritual elements and martial arts sequences.
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This martial arts masterpiece from Taiwan blends beautiful cinematography, spiritual themes, and a slow-burn narrative that will appeal to fans of the visual poetry and meditative style of Miyazaki's films.
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A Touch of Zen is a two-part wuxia film written, co-edited and directed by King Hu, originally released in 1970 and 1971. Its screenplay is based on a classic Chinese story "Xianü" in the book Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling. The film is set in the Ming dynasty under the dominance of eunuchs and explores a variety of themes including the transcendence of dichotomies, Zen Buddhism, feminism, conservative female roles, and the ghost story.
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