The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

He who struggles initially, might succeed eventually, and even finally.

1978116 min7.5 / 10

A martial arts odyssey about a grieving student's transformation through disciplined training at a sacred temple, balancing revenge motivation with spiritual growth.

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

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