Kûkai

Set in the Tang Dynasty, this visually stunning film follows the journey of a Japanese Buddhist monk who arrives in China to learn about the culture and religion. He becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a demonic cat that has been causing chaos in the imperial court. The film stars Shota Sometani and Huang Xuan, and is directed by the renowned Kaige Chen. While it hasn’t received any major awards, its captivating cinematography and intricate plot have been noted by audiences. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.