A Monk's Madness
疯魔鲁智深
Synopsis
During the Northern Song dynasty, Lu Zhishen kills Zhen Guanxi and flees to Wenshu Monastery in Wutai Mountain and become a monk. However, he couldn't control his desire to kill and was sent by the elders of the Buddhist monastery to go to Daxiangguo Temple in Bianliang, the capital of Song dynasty, to further cultivate himself. On this journey, he witnessed numerous injustices, causing him to feel deep remorse for past deeds. Finally, after seeing the terrible corruption of government officials and the way they killed innocent civilians, he spiralled into the madness with revengeful anger.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Zi
- Original Title
- 疯魔鲁智深
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
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What is A Monk's Madness about?
During the Northern Song dynasty, Lu Zhishen kills Zhen Guanxi and flees to Wenshu Monastery in Wutai Mountain and become a monk. However, he couldn't control his desire to kill and was sent by the elders of the Buddhist monastery to go to Daxiangguo Temple in Bianliang, the capital of Song dynasty, to further cultivate himself. On this journey, he witnessed numerous injustices, causing him to feel deep remorse for past deeds. Finally, after seeing the terrible corruption of government officials and the way they killed innocent civilians, he spiralled into the madness with revengeful anger.
Who directed A Monk's Madness?
A Monk's Madness was directed by Wang Zi.
Who stars in A Monk's Madness?
The principal cast of A Monk's Madness includes Jin Song, Li Yanan, Xin Xin, Zheng Qian, Guan Mei Ting.
When was A Monk's Madness released and how long is it?
A Monk's Madness was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.