An exceptionally beautiful (if agonizingly slow) tale of an old master, a disillusioned monk, and an orphaned boy searching for enlightenment in a reclusive mountain monastery. Increased interest in all things Buddha ensures that this highly regarded film will find a big audience with the Tricycle crowd. Recommended, especially for larger independent and foreign collections. (R. Pitman)[DVD Review—Oct. 16, 2007—New Yorker, 145 min., in Korean w/English subtitles, not rated, $29.95—Making its second appearance on DVD, 1989's Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East? (The Director's Edition) sports a solid transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. DVD extras include 10 minutes of previously unseen footage. Bottom line: a lovely edition of a lovely film.]
Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?
(Milestone Film & Video, 212-865-7449, 135 min., in Korean w/English subtitles, letterboxed) Vol. 11, Issue 2
Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?
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