TV series
Seeking Nirvana at Shaolin
2016–2017 · 1 season
A slow-burning historical drama that blends court intrigue with spiritual and martial arts redemption, demanding patience but rewarding with emotional depth.
- Created by
- Fu Dongyu
- Starring
- Guo Jingfei, Zhou Yiwei, Guo Xiaoting
- Overview
- During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, political corruption and unrest plague the empire. Cheng Wendao, a general’s son, faces betrayal and devastation when his planned marriage to Princess Li Zhenzhen sparks fear in a powerful court official. Rescued by Shaolin monks, Cheng embarks on a journey of Zen, martial arts, and healing, seeking redemption amidst chaos.
- How it feels
- Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
- About
- Redemption, betrayal, corruption, justice
- Content
- Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Created by
- Fu Dongyu
- Starring
- Guo Jingfei, Zhou Yiwei, Guo Xiaoting
