The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku
他們在島嶼寫作：化城再來人
Synopsis
The Ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou’s dream of becoming a butterfly blurs reality and fantasy, reflecting a poet’s desire for freedom and eternity. The coming of Tulku draws from Buddhist classics, using Chou Meng-tieh’s life as a metaphor. His experiences at WuChang Street and his bookstand, started in 1959, led to enlightenment and loyalty to Buddha and loved ones. Influenced by Buddhism, his poems blend Zen with grace, affection, and prudence, capturing life’s essence with strength and delicacy. He closed his bookstand in 1980 due to illness.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsun-shing Chen
- Original Title
- 他們在島嶼寫作：化城再來人
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsun-shing Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Tsun-shing Chen
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku about?
The Ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuang Zhou’s dream of becoming a butterfly blurs reality and fantasy, reflecting a poet’s desire for freedom and eternity. The coming of Tulku draws from Buddhist classics, using Chou Meng-tieh’s life as a metaphor. His experiences at WuChang Street and his bookstand, started in 1959, led to enlightenment and loyalty to Buddha and loved ones. Influenced by Buddhism, his poems blend Zen with grace, affection, and prudence, capturing life’s essence with strength and delicacy. He closed his bookstand in 1980 due to illness.
Who directed The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku?
The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku was directed by Tsun-shing Chen.
Who stars in The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku?
The principal cast of The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku includes Not specified.
When was The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku released and how long is it?
The Inspired Island: The Coming of Tulku was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.