Asia's answer to the Oscar-Winning "Boyhood" by Linklater - the 9 year meditation that changed the world and birthed Shaolin Kung Fu & Zen — like Korea's seminal film "Why has Bodhidharma left for the East" that was filmed over 7 years. Featuring fashion ensembles by Japan's best including Kansai Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Hiroko Koshino, GOUK and Kapital
BODHIDHARMA
The first international feature film based on writings of Xuanzhang - China's official submission to the Oscars.
The Vision Unfolds
Masterworks from Hokusai & Sesshu to Haranobu & Kano family
Masterworks of the greatest masters in the history of Japan from Hokusai and Sesshu to Haranobu and Kano — this only English language epic on Bodhidharma is inspired by original paintings — similar to the style used by Kurosawa -- widely considered the greatest filmmaker of all time by Spielberg, Lucas and Scorsese and a master of Samurai Buddhist themes in cinema from Kagemusha to Ran.
Shaolin Precision
Authentic Shaolin Temple masters choreograph every movement, translating ancient martial arts into a visceral, contemporary dance of power and grace. This is also the first film to engage world renowned scholars as well as actual Shaolin lineage holders to ensure authenticity and deep research into the origin of Shaolin martial arts
SØHØ Styling & Couture
Harajuku cyberpunk and traditional Asian aesthetics by SØHØ define the film's unique visual identity, crafting cybernetic robes and tactile fabrics for a new era of martial artistry, Asian heritage and Zen philosophy
Precision. Legacy. Vision.
9 Years
in Meditation
1500+
Year Lineage
4 Masters
Inspiring Art
1 Vision
Visionary Film
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