Cultivator of the Way
Cultivator of the Way is a visual poem that expresses ideas associated with Daoism, a spiritual philosophy that originated in the East. The film follows the main character, a man stuck in a cluttered, stressful, and unfulfilled life in the city. He remembers a fantastical encounter from his childhood, where he met a mysterious dancing woman that encapsulated the beauty and serenity of the natural world. From here we move back to the man's reality: a bustling city life. He desperately tries to reconnect with the dancing woman and to his childhood self. Only when he lets go of his desire does he truly find success.
- Runtime
- 13m
- Released
- 2014
Details
Release year: 2014
Storyline
Cultivator of the Way is a visual poem that expresses ideas associated with Daoism, a spiritual philosophy that originated in the East. The film follows the main character, a man stuck in a cluttered, stressful, and unfulfilled life in the city. He remembers a fantastical encounter from his childhood, where he met a mysterious dancing woman that encapsulated the beauty and serenity of the natural world. From here we move back to the man's reality: a bustling city life. He desperately tries to reconnect with the dancing woman and to his childhood self. Only when he lets go of his desire does he truly find success.
Top credits
- Michael Cha — Man
- Jakob Phan — Boy
- Ashley Whitehead — Woman
- Sean Zhang — Voice Actor