Movie

The Spiritual Boxer

1975 · 103 min

A breezy, playful kung fu romp where clever tricks and slapstick charm carry you along to satisfying, well-choreographed fights.

Overview: Wang Yu plays Hsiao Chien, a con artist vagabond who uses his kung fu skills and parlor tricks to convince superstitious villagers that he can use his body as a vessel for angry gods. However, when the villagers are threatened by a hostile force, Chien must learn to use his skills to protect the innocent.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Deception, class, power, friendship
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
class
power
friendship
justice
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none