Movies and TvShows featuring "buddhist-monastery" theme.

Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Accompanied by his Capuchin monkey, Spike, he must overcome his fear of bats and navigate the problems of dealing with the tribes to solve the mystery. Along the way, he discovers a plot to let the tribes destroy each other and takes down the mastermind behind it. With his mission accomplished, Ace returns the bat to the tribes, but his actions have consequences.

Kim Jun is the son of an escaped palace slave, who gets raised by monks. Years later, after being torn from his home during wartime, Kim Jun must renounce hispacifist ways to partake in a deadly game that could be his ticket to freedom from his masters, Choe Chung-heon's clan. During the Mongol invasions of Korea, Kim Jun rises in the ranks to become the top military official, and eventually rules the Goryeo empire for 60 years in place of its king.

Green Snake is a mystical romantic fantasy film about a snake woman who falls in love with a monk. The film explores themes of love, mysticism, and sexual repression. The story takes place in a Buddhist monastery and is filled with magic, illusion, and shapeshifting. As the snake woman and the monk navigate their forbidden love, they face various obstacles and must confront their own desires and fears.

Revisioned: Tomb Raider Animated Series is a ten-part animated series based on the Tomb Raider series. It was distributed through the online video game service GameTap from July 10, 2007 to November 13, 2007. The series consists of various animation and comic book talent's renditions of Lara Croft, presented in the form of animated short films. The series was originally intended to conclude on August 23, 2007, but date for the final episode was changed to November 13, 2007.

A hitman is tasked with killing a woman but falls in love with her. He goes on a journey of redemption and tries to leave his life of violence behind, only to be drawn back into the world of crime.

A sculptor finds himself involved in a series of controversial relationships, including incestuous affairs and sexual intrigues, while struggling with his own desires and the pressures of society.

Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.

After the loss of her husband, a doctor travels to Burma and becomes involved in the country's political unrest. Along the way, she encounters danger, escapes from dictatorship, and discovers inner strength.

In the near future, a group of computer experts invent a technology that allows people to read and control minds. As they experiment with their invention, they uncover a secret government program and must fight against an evil corporation. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship and the consequences of their actions.

Natsu, the older of two sisters, has a relationship with Yonosuke, the local kimono trader. Unlike her more conservative sister Oshichi she tries to use sex as a means to climb to a better social position. To even attempt that she first needs to get out of the Buddhist monastery she is working at...

The Cup is a comedy film that takes place in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery during the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The story revolves around a group of young monks who are obsessed with watching soccer matches, causing them to neglect their religious duties. The film explores their struggles to balance their love for soccer with their commitment to their spiritual path.

Walk with Me is a documentary that explores the teachings of mindfulness and Buddhism through the experiences of Buddhist monks. It takes viewers on a journey to a Buddhist monastery and delves into the practice of meditation, spirituality, and the pursuit of inner peace.

Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? is a philosophical drama that follows the lives of three individuals in a remote Korean Buddhist monastery. It explores themes of enlightenment, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. The story revolves around an orphan boy, his teacher, and their master, and their experiences within the monastery. Through meditation and introspection, the characters navigate the challenges of their existence and strive to find enlightenment.

Unmistaken Child follows a disciple's search for the reincarnation of Lama Konchog. The disciple's journey takes him across Nepal, encountering various obstacles and tests along the way, ultimately leading to the discovery of a young child believed to be the reincarnation.

Story of four young monks left alone in their remote monastery in Myanmar. Shot entirely in newly-opened Myanmar with non-actors, the film bridges spirit, cinema, and traditional Burmese storytelling to open a view onto an unseen world.

Abbot Hai Teng, an 81-year-old Shaolin master, takes on the task of training Wu Shu, a young martial artist, in the ancient techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu. As they embark on this training journey, they face challenges and obstacles that test their determination and skills. Together, they strive to uphold the legacy of Shaolin and protect their Buddhist temple from external threats.

In the early days of Republic of China, Buddhist monks from Shanhua Temple of Shanxi Province escort an important Buddhist relic to the Shaolin Temple. On the journey, the treasure is heisted. Wide spread rumors implicates the famous bandit Jing. Jing is a Robin Hood figure roaming the grasslands. To clear his name, Jing with the help of friend “Divine Hand” Zhang start a fierce battle against the real culprit - Captain Mai of the security team.

The McAllister family house is the setting for Gerry and Ellie's grapples with work, children and how to get the bathroom fixed. Both have reached the stage where reason cannot be heard above the ticking clock of experience and ambition. When temptation comes, how will they react?

Saitarn, a retired post-op transsexual, falls in love with a local mechanic. Tonmai has inherited a gay cabaret bar from his father. And Din is a high school boy whom his father found out to be a trans. His father sends him upcountry to be ordained hoping it may make him straight.

Adventurer, pilgrim, penitent but above all outstanding writer, Fernão Mendes Pinto left us an unparalleled romance, the living and human palpitation of one of the greatest historical adventures of man.