A Touch of Zen(Restored)(FWKHR)
Adapted from a chapter in Pu Songling’s Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Hu’s ambition and perseverance are manifest from the conception to production of the film, considered a masterpiece at the climax of his cinematic career. Scholar Gu Sheng-tsai (Shih Chun) falls in love with the ghostly Yang Hui-zhen (Hsu Feng), not knowing that she is the descendant of a persecuted minister escaping enemy’s pursuit. The film was awarded the Technical Grand Prize at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival.
Director
King HU
Cast
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Release Date
07-12-2019
Language
Mandarin
Run Time
180 minutes