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Master of Zen

1994Movie1 h 29 min

DramaHistory
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A philosophical, melancholic history movie about faith and meaning and history.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Set in the first century in India, a prince is troubled by visions and a desire to master the ways of Buddha. After his father dies, he forsakes the throne to become a monk and, after studying Buddhism for sixty years, travels to China to preach Zen and teaches the Shaolin monks the exercises that become the foundation of

Feels like

  • Buddhist Philosophy
  • Zen Buddhism
  • Shaolin Monks
  • Historical India & China
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Martial Arts
  • Meditation
  • Monkhood
  • Contemplative

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Music by
Lowell Lo Koon-ting

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Facts

February 25, 1994 · 1 h 29 min · Violence

Released
February 25, 1994
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama, Action
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Master of Zen worth watching?"

Questions about Master of Zen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Master of Zen worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).

Can I half-watch Master of Zen?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Master of Zen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Master of Zen in English?

cnChinese

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese.