A Touch of Zen
A lyrical wuxia film that weaves martial action with Buddhist philosophy, balancing contemplative beauty against political danger and personal transformation.
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
Essence
Ensemble
Hsu Feng
Yang Hui-zhen
Shih Chun
Gu Sheng-zhai
Pai Ying
General Shi Wen-qiao
Tien Peng
Ouyang Nian
Roy Chiao
Abbot Hui-yuan
Tsao Chien
Magistrate Xu Zheng-qing
Miao Tian
Nie Qiu (Men Da's Advisor)
Melvin Chang Yun-Wen
Tao Lung
Hsueh Han
General Lu Ding-an
Han Ying-Chieh
Chief Commander Xu Xian-chun
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Commander Xu's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Chang Ping-Yu
Gu Sheng-zhai's Mother
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