A Touch of Zen

200 minutes • 1971 • 7.5

The artist Gu lives in a remote mountain village in 14th century China during the Ming Dynasty. Not far from the village is an abandoned fortress said to be haunted. As Gu investigates some mysterious noises coming from the fortress, he meets the beautiful female warrior Yang. Together with her friends, they plan to take revenge on the corrupt nobleman who has done everything in his power to kill Yang and her family. A Touch of Zen is a classic kung fu adventure that was once nominated for the Palme d'Or in Cannes.