In a remote monastery in 16th century (Ming Dynasty) China, corrupt monks conspire against each other for that plum job -- Head Monk -- and control of the ultimate MacGuffin: a crumbling Buddhist scroll in RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN from legendary Touch of Zen director King Hu. One of two films (with Legend of the Mountain) made in South Korea by Wuxia master Hu -- both starring Taiwan/Hong Kong female superstar Hsu Feng (A Touch of Zen), here as the cunning “White Fox” – this martial arts classic will be released in a stunning, new 2K digital restoration on Blu-ray, DVD and digital platforms courtesy of Film Movement Classics.
RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN gets underway as a Buddhist abbot charged with protecting the sacred scroll of Tripitaka prepares to name his successor...
Continue reading: RAINING IN THE MOUNTAIN arrives on Blu-ray for the First Time Dec. 8 from Film Movement in News.
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