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Gu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Gu into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.
A Touch of Zen is a film that explores themes of martial arts, buddhism, mountain village. It also touches on zen and wuxia and bamboo.
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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.
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7.6/10
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97%
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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martial arts · buddhism · mountain village · zen · wuxia · bamboo · 14th century
A Touch of Zen is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified April 14, 2026.