Action,Drama,Adventure
Hong Kong,Taiwan
Raining in the Mountain is a 1979 Taiwanese film directed by King Hu. The film is set in ancient China during the Tang Dynasty and tells the story of an esquire and a General who come to a remote mountain temple to steal a priceless handwritten scroll by Tripitaka, the founder of Buddhism. The scroll is believed to have mystical powers and would bring good fortune to whoever possesses it. The two men, along with their accomplices, secretly enter the temple, but their plan is complicated by the presence of other visitors, including a group of monks who have come to select the new abbot of the temple.
As tensions rise, the film explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the transformative power of enlightenment. The characters grapple with questions of spiritual and moral responsibility, as well as the question of what truly constitutes good and evil.
Throughout the film, the stunning natural beauty of the mountain setting is juxtaposed with the intricate and ornate temple architecture, highlighting the film's themes of tension between earthly desires and spiritual devotion.
Raining in the Mountain showcases King Hu's signature style of wuxia filmmaking, which emphasizes fluid, stylized action sequences, stunning cinematography, and an emphasis on both physical and spiritual transformation. The result is a visually breathtaking and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of human desire and the power of spiritual fulfillment.
