In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.
Director: King Hu
Cast: Hsu Feng, Sun Yueh, Tung Lin, Tien Feng, Chen Hui-Lou, Paul Chun Pui, Shih Chun, Wu Chia-Hsiang
In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.
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In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchmen…
2h 1m
July 11, 1979
King Hu
Hsu Feng, Sun Yueh, Tung Lin
Action, Adventure, Drama
Yes, on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel