In this martial arts drama, Junbao, a skilled monk, and his friend Tienbao, a competitive and ambitious individual, are expelled from the Shaolin temple after a fight breaks out over a cheating scandal. Struggling to adapt to the outside world, they become embroiled with a group of rebels who steal from a corrupt governor and distribute the spoils to the poor. As Tienbao becomes disillusioned with their new lifestyle, he accepts an offer to join the governor's army, setting a trap for Junbao and the rebels. Junbao, devastated by his friend's betrayal, must find a way to overcome his grief and rediscover his martial arts skills, including the ancient art of Tai Chi, to ultimately face off against Tienbao in a final, tragic showdown.
Tai Chi Master
A government-led rebellion forces two Shaolin monks to diverge, with one rising to a position of military power fueled by ambition and the other seeking solace in the serene art of Tai Chi as he grapples with the devastating breach of their once-unshakeable friendship.
