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A Touch of Zen (1970) is streaming on Criterion Channel. Also available to rent on Apple TV+.
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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.
Mist and mountain fog swallow every frame, creating a dreamlike landscape where gravity feels optional. Kinetic swordplay erupts from this meditative stillness, turning a fugitive's journey into a surreal ballet of wuxia magic.
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Director
King Hu
Cast
Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao, Tsao Chien, Miao Tian, Melvin Chang Yun-Wen, Hsueh Han, Han Ying-Chieh
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A Touch of Zen
You can stream A Touch of Zen (1970) on Criterion Channel with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
King Hu
Cast
Hsu Feng, Shih Chun, Pai Ying, Tien Peng, Roy Chiao, Tsao Chien, Miao Tian, Melvin Chang Yun-Wen, Hsueh Han, Han Ying-Chieh
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