The Monk
行僧
Synopsis
In the prosperous city, a monk wearing a brownish-yellow Buddhist gown begs for alms and blesses passers-by with a smile. After bring moved on by the police, after concerns voiced by a production unit, and after an encounter with an old woman who gives him alms, he begins to ask himself: Who am I really?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
32nd Hong Kong International Film Festival 2008
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angus Chan Siu-Hei
- Screenplay & Story
- Mak Tin-Shu
- Original Score
- Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan
- Original Title
- 行僧
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angus Chan Siu-Hei
Mak Tin-Shu
Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan
Dino Wong Yan-Chun
Isa Wong Tsz-Ying
Department Leadership Roster
Angus Chan Siu-Hei
Director
Mak Tin-Shu
Writer
Dino Wong Yan-Chun
Director of Photography
Lam Kwan-Fai
Original Music Composer
Julian Chan
Original Music Composer
Isa Wong Tsz-Ying
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Monk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monk about?
In the prosperous city, a monk wearing a brownish-yellow Buddhist gown begs for alms and blesses passers-by with a smile. After bring moved on by the police, after concerns voiced by a production unit, and after an encounter with an old woman who gives him alms, he begins to ask himself: Who am I really?
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk was directed by Angus Chan Siu-Hei.
Who stars in The Monk?
The principal cast of The Monk includes Ko Hon-Man, Bone Chan Chi-Fung, Michael Chu Kwan Wai, Jennifer Fung Ka Po, Ko Chin Ming.
When was The Monk released and how long is it?
The Monk was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monk was composed by Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan.