Movies and TvShows featuring "taoism" theme.
Mushi-Shi is a thought-provoking anime series set in a world where supernatural creatures called Mushi exist. Ginko, a travelling Mushi Master, travels from place to place, investigating and helping people affected by these enigmatic creatures. Each episode explores different encounters with Mushi, examining their impact on humans and nature. With stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, Mushi-Shi offers a unique blend of mystery, fantasy, and philosophical exploration.
Join the cunning monkey king and his disciple on an ambitious quest filled with supernatural beings, martial arts action, and legendary heroes.
In ancient China, a prince of the Xianle kingdom, Xie Lian, crosses paths with a fallen god, Hua Cheng. Together, they navigate the political intrigue of the heavenly realm and the mortal world, uncovering a deep conspiracy that threatens both realms. As they face challenges and form an unexpected bond, they must confront their pasts and fight against powerful forces to bring justice and protect their loved ones.
Ghost Hunt follows the adventures of a group of ghost hunters as they investigate and solve supernatural mysteries. The team encounters various paranormal phenomena such as demonic possessions, haunted houses, and psychic abilities. With their knowledge and skills, they uncover the truth behind these haunting incidents.
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre is a 2019 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber by Jin Yong. Originally published in newspapers from 1961 to 1963, the story has been revised twice; once in 1979 and the second in 2005. This remake is primarily based on the third edition of the novel. The series is the first adaptation to be released as a web series and was first broadcast on Tencent in China on February 27, 2019.
Fog Hill of Five Elements is an action-packed Donghua series set in a mythical world where humans coexist with supernatural beings. As the elected official of the Five Elements Clan, the protagonist must face an ancient legend, harness the power of magic and martial arts, and protect the land from dangerous monsters and demons. Inspired by Chinese history and folklore, this captivating animated series is a must-watch for fans of Chinese animation and historical fiction.
It has been foretold over three thousand years ago that the apocalypse is impending and that one Taoist grandmaster will emerge to save the world. To give the people a fighting chance, the immortals have gathered a team of gifted individuals in search for the sacred shield.
Chun Changsheng was abandoned in a flowing river and plucked up by a Taoist monk. He’s actually the fourth Prince of the Chen’s Royal bloodline. He’s plagued with an incurable illness, fated not to live past the age of 20. To find a cure, he leaves his temple, armed with a promise of marriage scroll, to become a student at a famous academy. He meets Xu Yourong and they slowly fall in love after hopping through the trials and tribulations of his journey.
Set during the Xia dynasty, the first ever recorded dynasty in Chinese history. It is a period rife with influences of mythology and folklore since it's close to the beginning of time when Pangu was said to have opened the heaven and the earth.
Qin Yang, a young man with exceptional talents, possesses the coveted mystic artifact, the "Star Gate", which drew envy from others. Unfortunately, this treasure is taken away. As he approaches death, the dormant treasure within him, the "Divine Pearl", begins to awaken. At that moment, he regains memories from his past nine lives, and embarks on a new journey. Meanwhile, his family faces an unprecedented crisis. Enduring numerous trials, Qin Yang, with the experience and wisdom from his previous lives, takes charge and overcomes obstacle after obstacle. Unbeknownst to them, the conspirators continue their relentless pursuit. Nevertheless, Qin Yang, with his unwavering dedication to protecting his loved ones, chooses to fight on.
In the Tang Dynasty, a prophecy of the Seven Lifetimes of Cursed Lovers threatens the world. Years after the demon lord Liudao’s defeat, scholar Ning Caichen arrives in the haunted town of Nanguo, where he meets the mischievous fox spirit Nie Xiaoqian, the mysterious Ma Hongye, and the relentless swordsman Zhuge Liuyun. As their destinies entwine, a tragic yet enchanting love story unfolds between the human and spirit realms.
The Plough Department is a special investigation institution that works for the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty. Tai Sui and his partners work together to break odd cases and punish the evils. Through a series of cases, Tai Sui found out there was a hidden conspiracy behind these cases, and it was related to his unknown past.
Mr. Vampire is a 1985 action-comedy horror film that follows a Taoist priest and his two disciples who battle Chinese vampires, also known as hopping vampires or jiangshi, in a small town. The film combines elements of martial arts, supernatural horror, and slapstick comedy.
In 'Mr Vampire Saga 4,' a group of Taoist priests battle against a horde of Chinese vampires in a thrilling and comedic adventure filled with action and comedy. The priests must use their knowledge of Taoism to combat the supernatural creatures and save the day.
Based on the popular novel by Jin Yong Kam Yung. He also wrote Legend of the Condor Heroes and Return of the Condor Heroes. The Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre takes place during 14th Century China during the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, roughly 100 years after the events of Return of the Condor Heroes. After decades of struggles, famine, and bitterness which the Chinese citizens blamed on the Yuan Dynasty's misgovernment, the Martial Arts sects have begun to rebel. Prince Ruyong asks Cheng Kun, a Shaolin monk with an ulterior motive, for a plan on how to deal with the rebels. "The wielder of Heavenly Sword and/or Dragon Sabre rules the world." This well known legend in the Martial Arts community is the impetus for the tale of Zhang Wuji. The story begins with how his parents met (episodes 1-3), then tells his trials as an adolescent (episodes 4-8), proceeds to relate his rise to prominence (episodes 9-23) and reveals the secret behind Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (episode 23), and ends with the confluence of Wuji's love life, the Martial Arts sects' long standing grudges, and cruel fate.
A group of tomb raiders team up together to explore an ancient tomb of Yuan dynasty which is located in the Ping Shan mountain in West Hunan province.
