Movies by Yang Hui-shan
Invincible Buddhism Kung Fu
Kung Fu star Barry Chan stars in this brilliant martial arts fantasy film from Taiwan. Buddhist spells and monkey magic help save the day against martial arts masters and evil wizards who plan to disrupt peace in the region.
Red Lotus Temple on Fire
Burning of the Red Lotus Monastery is based on a seminal wuxia novel that's been adapted for the screen numerous times throughout the history of Hong Kong martial arts cinema.
Kuei-mei, a Woman
Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, a Chinese woman trains in the covert arts. When she arrives in Hong Kong, she learns that her brother works on behalf the Japanese cause. She then pulls together a team of women warriors to stop her brother
The Country of Beauties
Semi-naked Amazonian warriors defend their girls only island from from male pirates from the men only island.
The Wandering Dragon
A wealthy kung fu man with exceptional martial arts skills wanders the land fighting for justice.