Nine Monks

Nine Monks

In a life of endless struggles, one healing documentary brings love and courage.

2020 · 72 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Documentary

For the first time in the history of Korean Buddhism, nine monks ceased hostility by staying in a tent throughout winter. Inside the cold tent, ninety days of meditation begins with seven strict rules. Crisis comes to the monks who had to endure the tent without a heater, and with only a single set of clothes, and a single meal a day, but never once did they groan.

Directed by Yoon Sung-jun · Written by Oh Jeong-yo

Your Rating

Where to Watch

Streaming

Rent or Buy

Cast

Ja-seung Himself
Moo-yeon Himself
Jin-gak Himself
Ho-san Himself
Seong-gok Himself
Jae-hyeon Himself
Sim-woo Himself
Do-rim Himself
In-san Himself

Make it a double feature

2h 59m together

Nine Monks

The Venerable W.

A close match in mood and era.

More from Yoon Sung-junSee all →

소리에 놀라지 않는 사자처럼

소리에 놀라지 않는 사자처럼 · 2021

소리에 놀라지 않는 사자처럼

MovieDocumentary

More Like This

Kundun

MovieDramaHistory

From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

The Next Karate Kid

The Next Karate Kid · 1994

The Next Karate Kid

MovieActionDrama

Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.

The Venerable W.

The Venerable W. · 2017

The Venerable W.

MovieDocumentaryDrama

A view of the religious tensions between Muslims and Buddhist through the portrait of the Buddhist monk Ashin Wirathu, leader of anti-Muslim movement in Myanmar.

Himalaya

Himalaya · 1999

MovieAdventureDrama

As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain, the community's allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle and rebellious young Karma. Tinle tries to maintain his clout and preserve obedience to ancient customs when Karma challenges the old man's power.

The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp · 1956

The Burmese Harp

In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.

Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet · 1997

Seven Years in Tibet

MovieAdventureDrama

Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. But when World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Lhasa, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama, whose friendship ultimately transforms his outlook on life.

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring · 2003

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

An isolated lake, where an old monk lives in a small floating temple. The monk has a young boy living with him, learning to become a monk. We watch as seasons and years pass by.

Samsara

Samsara · 2002

MovieAdventureDrama

A love story situated in the Himalayas. A Buddhist monk can't choose between life and the way of the Buddha.

Beautiful Boxer

Beautiful Boxer · 2003

Beautiful Boxer

Based on the real life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a Muaythai boxer who underwent a sex change operation to become a woman.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter