Shaolin: Wheel of Life

Synopsis

Have you ever done a handstand... on the tips of your index fingers? How about snapping iron bars over your head as if they were bread-sticks? You'll witness these amazing feats and much more in this astonishing London performance of China's legendary Shaolin monks. In perfecting their martial arts prowess, these devoted Buddhists have honed their physical and mental disciplines to such an uncommon degree that their movements seem almost supernaturally powerful. From the athletic contortions of a young acolyte to an older monk being hoisted aloft on the points of sharpened spears, these men and boys have conquered and crossed boundaries of control that would strike most outsiders as impossible if it weren't for their living proof. In demonstrating these and other kung fu skills, the Shaolin also enact their history as an enduring order, providing a theatrical narrative that's literally breathtaking.

Main Cast

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Age : 77 | Popularity : 20%

Tom Yang

Emperor

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Cecil Cheng

Abbot

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Jason Ninh Cao

Bad General

Age : 50 | Popularity : 3%

Wang Zhigang

Emperor's Assistent

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Cheng Yun

Musician

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Reijun Hui

Musician

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Liu Ching

Musician

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Original Music Composer	Barrington Pheloung
Production	Producer	Dione Orrom
Directing	Director	Nick Morris
Editing	Editor	Nick Morris
Camera	Director of Photography	Barrie Dodd
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