
Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?
Directed by Bae Yong-kyun
Produced by Bae Yong-kyun Productions
A meditative, deeply spiritual study of three monks seeking enlightenment in isolation, built on philosophical inquiry and the quiet bonds formed within monastic life.
About three monks in a remote monastery; an aging master, a small orphan and a young man who left his city life to seek Enlightenment.
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Is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































