Movies and TvShows featuring "taoism" theme.

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.

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.

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.

Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story is a Chinese period drama series produced by Taiwanese station CTS in collaboration with several other countries and is loosely based several famous folktales such as the love story of Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caicheng from Pu Songling's novel Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, the legend of Gan Jiang and Mo Ye and others. The cast consists of actors from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

The Plough (Big Dipper) 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.

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.

Join the cunning monkey king and his disciple on an ambitious quest filled with supernatural beings, martial arts action, and legendary heroes.

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.

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.

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 'Magic Cop,' a police officer with magical powers must use his skills to combat drug smuggling and a powerful sorceress. With the help of his Taoist wizard uncle, he works to stop the criminals and save the day.

In a remote village, the residents suddenly start experiencing memory loss due to a Taoist curse. Chaos ensues as the villagers struggle to find a solution and bring back their memories.

Shen Qiao is thrown headfirst into a world of betrayal and deception, contrasting with his once-strong beliefs that good could exist in everyone. As he encounters further hardships that push him to his wits' end, Shen Qiao is faced with the decision of continuing to uphold his kind nature—despite the cruel reality he has been shown—or giving in to the deceitful scheme of the spiteful Yan Wushi.

Double Vision is a gripping horror-mystery film set in Taiwan. It follows a Taiwanese detective who joins forces with an FBI agent to investigate a string of brutal and disturbing murders. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a sinister web of violence, cults, and supernatural powers. With its intense plot and shocking twists, Double Vision keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

1391: The good Chiang Su-Su manages to defeat the evil spirit Elf Fox, but has her soul transferred to a jasper incense holder and remains dormant for hundreds of years. In 1991 the Elf Fox returns to lethal life to wreak havoc on modern Hong Kong. The Elf Fox needs to absorb the souls of 108 men in order to obtain her full power. It's up to Su-Su's sweet descendant Yi, grouchy monk shopkeeper Chiang Wu, dashing, handsome foster son Wang Hsa, sassy ghostbuster Yu, and several others to defeat the Elf Fox before it's too late.