Taiwan10 Essential Films from TaiwanStop 6 of 10

A Touch of Zen

俠女

1971

A humble village painter is drawn into the plight of a mysterious woman fleeing corrupt officials, aided by warrior monks, in an ever-deepening tale of swordplay, intrigue, and spiritual transcendence. King Hu's ravishing, influential wuxia masterpiece.

Why it’s here

A Taiwanese wuxia landmark by King Hu and one of Taiwan cinema's major international classics.