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A Touch of Zen (1971)

Directed by King Hu · Cinematography by Hua Hui-Ying

200 min61 frames

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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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