Walk With Me
Walk With Me

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Walk With Me

2019
Movie
92 min
Cantonese

Starting as a story of a bullied young female factory worker, the film amps up its frightening tropes as it gradually escalates into a feverish nightmare. An evil boss, an abusive father, a sibling’s mysterious death, creepy dolls, ghost children, and blood-chillingly violent setpieces all come together both viscerally and metaphorically for this brooding tale of repression and the dark side of human nature.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users91%
Director: M.B. MertzGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary offers an intimate look into the life of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his monastic community at Plum Village in France. The film follows their daily routines, meditation practices, and their efforts to spread mindfulness and peace in a world often consumed by conflict and stress. It captures the essence of Buddhist teachings and their practical application in modern life, showcasing the profound impact of engaged Buddhism.

Critical Reception

Walk With Me received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its serene pacing, beautiful cinematography, and the profound wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh. Reviewers often highlighted the film's ability to evoke a sense of calm and mindfulness in the viewer, though some found its meditative pace to be too slow. It was seen as an accessible introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tranquil and immersive portrayal of monastic life.

  • Lauded for its insightful exploration of mindfulness and peace.

  • Some found the slow, deliberate pacing to be a drawback.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly appreciated the film's calming influence and the profound teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, finding it inspiring and a valuable guide to mindfulness. Many viewers felt it offered a much-needed respite from the stresses of daily life.

Fun Fact

The film was shot over three years, allowing the filmmakers to capture the full cycle of seasons at Plum Village and witness the deep transformation of the monks and nuns as they deepen their practice.

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