A Touch of Zen
俠女
1970 · 3h 0m · Action, Adventure, Fantasy · Hong Kong, Taiwan · Rated 12 (FR)
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.
Written & directed by
King HuBased on the novel by
Pu Songling7.2Smart score
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14th centurybamboobuddhismmartial artsmountain villagewuxiazen
Rating12 (FR)
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