
Priscilla@MovieReview
Blood Guanyin (血观音), directed by Yang Ya-che, emerged as a groundbreaking Taiwanese drama in 2017, shaking both domestic and international film circles with its brutal exploration of power and morality. The film swept the 54th Golden Horse Awards, clinching three prestigious honors: Best Feature Film, Best Leading Actress (for Wu Ke-xi as Madame Tang), and Best Original Screenplaya testament to its narrative boldness and artistic excellence.
Human Shura Field on the Altar of Power and the Wheel of Causality
As the strings of pingtan (Chinese ballad) resonate on screen, the male and female singersseated like judges of the underworldset the tone of judgment for Blood Guanyin. Directed by Yang Ya-che, this film places three gener...