A Touch Of Zen
2002 Action Not Rated 187 Minutes
In Theaters | N/A | |||
On 4K UHD | Not Available | |||
On Blu-ray | July 19, 2016 | |||
On DVD | December 10, 2002 |
Principal Cast
Director
Writer
"Visionary" barely begins to describe this masterpiece of Chinese cinema and martial arts moviemaking. A Touch of Zen (Xia nu) by King Hu depicts the journey of Yang, a fugitive noblewoman in disguise who seeks refuge in a remote, and allegedly haunted, village. The sanctuary she and her three companions find with a shy scholar is shattered when a nefarious swordsman uncovers her identity, pitting the five against legions of blade-wielding opponents. At once a wuxia film, the tale of a spiritual quest, and a study in human nature, A Touch of Zen is an unparalleled work in Hu's formidable career and an epic of the highest order, characterized by breathtaking action choreography, stunning widescreen landscapes, and innovative editing.
Not Rated.
Presented in Mandarin.
Released by Tai Seng. See more credits.