Thursday, January 10, 2008

Tripping (2006)


Tripping is a time travel action fantasy film directed by Taiwanese director Chen Yi Wen. It is a cross-cultural collaboration, combining talent from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan. It tells the story of a rebellious Japanese-Taiwanese girl (played by Rena Tanaka from “Kitaro”) who gets transported back to ancient times and embarks on an adventure with a Taoist priest and a thief. On the road, the group encounters numerous dangers, stumbling upon a conspiracy involving a powerhungry sorcerer and the corrupt court.