Documentary
A community of monks lives isolated from the world, practicing martial arts and following the master’s strict rules. This film investigates their harsh life and the flow of Time in unique closed environment, to approach deep motivations of a radical choice, and the reasons that pushed the monks away from their affections.
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IMDB 0 | Dec , 2025
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2014
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IMDB 7.5 | May , 2025
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IMDB 6.4 | Jun , 1995
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IMDB 5.7 | Oct , 2021
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IMDB 4.8 | Oct , 2010
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IMDB 4.2 | Mar , 2011
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2017
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IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2000
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IMDB 4.5 | Jan , 1997
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1974
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2022
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IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 1999
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2011
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IMDB 8 | May , 2009
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IMDB 10 | Jun , 2023
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1999
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