The Great Shaolin (2017)

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The Great Shaolin unfolds during the turbulent Jiajing era, a time marked by a corrupt court, strict party control, and rampant coastal piracy. The brilliant young Cheng Wen, son of Su Bing Cheng, is set to marry the esteemed Princess Li Zhen Zhen. However, this powerful union sparks alarm among fearful court officials, who conspire to prevent it. They manipulate Gao Jianxiong, Cheng Wen's sworn brother, to betray him. Gao Jianxiong, swayed by the officials, issues a deceitful decree that replaces the royal marriage with a directive for Cheng Wen to adopt a daughter, subsequently grappling with immense guilt. In the chaotic aftermath, Cheng Wen is severely injured but is miraculously rescued by Shaolin monks. He finds sanctuary and healing at the Shaolin pharmacy, beginning his profound journey into Zen military medicine. As he recovers, a deep-seated grudge forms between him and Gao Jianxiong, setting the stage for an epic tale of betrayal, martial arts, and spiritual awakening against a backdrop of national turmoil.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Drama; Historical