A time-traveling rebel, a priest, and a thief walk into a dynasty... chaos ensues.
It's the story of a rebellious Japanese-Taiwanese girl (played by Rena Tanaka from “Kitaro”) who gets transported back to ancient times and embarks on an adventure with a Taoist priest and a thief. On the road, the group encounters numerous dangers, stumbling upon a conspiracy involving a powerhungry sorcerer and the corrupt court.
Acting
Chen Bolin's chaotic thief energy steals every scene he's in.
Practical Effects
Charming low-budget sorcery effects that aged like funky cheese.
Costume
Rena Tanaka's modern rebel look crashing into ancient robes.
Director
Chen Yi-wen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rena Tanaka's casting bridges Japanese-Taiwanese pop culture exchange rare for 2006 co-productions.
Chen Yi-wen is better known as an actor (A Brighter Summer Day) than director; this remains his sole feature.
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