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Taoist from the Mountains
Yin Thirteen and Fatty Shi are good friends, and they hang out at the Maoshan bar. Yin Thirteen is pro demon catcher but nobody believes him. One day friends are invited to a woman's house where the curtains are hung tight because as soon as she opens them she feels someone strangling her. After they manage to solve this one, they are drawn into another incident. A week ago, a girl from the same school, Mu Ran, was in a car accident and her friend Lan Shan died in the accident. Her ghost seems to be full of resentment and want to drag her friends into the underworld. Thirteen and Fatty save Mu Ran, but on the way back, they encounter the young men from Fatty's village, Dai Xiong and Xiao Xiong. It was a bad feeling. In order to find out, the good brothers and Mu Ran headed towards the village where the evil spirits were roaming....
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Plot Summary
In ancient China, a young man with extraordinary martial arts skills, named Qi-Chen, is raised in seclusion by his wise Taoist master. When his master passes away, Qi-Chen embarks on a journey to the outside world to fulfill his master's dying wish. Along the way, he encounters various challenges, falls in love, and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the land. He must use his unique abilities and his master's teachings to protect the innocent and restore balance.
Critical Reception
Taoist from the Mountains received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its visual elements and martial arts sequences but criticizing its plot and character development. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the spectacle but finding the narrative less compelling.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its stunning cinematography and impressive fight choreography.
Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
Some viewers enjoyed the fantastical elements and the lead actor's performance.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available or consistently tracked for this specific film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in various scenic parts of China, aiming to capture the natural beauty that complements the story's themes.
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