Monk Comes Down the Mountain (2015), directed by Chen Kaige, is a Chinese wuxia film following a young monk (Wang Baoqiang) exploring the secular world. It is adapted from a novel by Xu Haofeng and features episodic martial arts encounters mixed with fantasy elements. Reviews are mixed, with praise for visual design alongside critique of tonal inconsistencies. For more details, visit IMDb . Film Review: 'Monk Comes Down the Mountain' - Variety

The story is set in China during the turbulent 1920s, a time of great social and political upheaval.