A Touch of Zen
俠女
Taiwan • 1971
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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.
Synopsis
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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Credits
Crew
DirectorKing Hu
WriterKing Hu
CinematographerHua Hui-Ying
ComposerWu Da-Jiang
EditorKing Hu, Wang Chin-Chen
ProducerHa Ng Leung-Fong