Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan is an animation and drama film directed by Yu Ching-Yuan, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ah-Kuan, a teenager who grew up in a single-parent family, could not find warmth in his family, so he turned to friendship and love for solace. However, for the sake of friendship, he was caught in a dangerous storm and almost lost his life in the storm. It was also because of this storm that Ah-Kuan had the opportunity to go up the mountain, where he met an old Zen master and two young monks in a dilapidated temple.
Who’s in it. Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan stars Li Yung as Ah-Kuan (voice), Liu Ang as Guo Chung (voice), Hu Ching-Chuan as Guo Bao (voice) and Tu Te-Hsun as Master Lotus (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan worth watching?
- Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan?
- Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan stars Li Yung, Liu Ang, Hu Ching-Chuan, Tu Te-Hsun and Chiang Hsien-Cheng.
- When was Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan released?
- Zen Taipei Ah-Kuan was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.