The Touch (2002 Film)
The Touch, also known by its Chinese title 天脈傳奇, is a 2002 action adventure film directed by Peter Pau. The production involved contributions from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, who also served as a producer alongside Thomas Chung.
Production and Release
The film was directed by Peter Pau, who also worked as the cinematographer. The screenplay was written by Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, and J.D. Zeik. Released on August 2, 2002, the feature has a runtime of 103 minutes and features dialogue in both English and Mandarin.
Plot
Monks of Dunhuang conceal the Sharira, a relic associated with a Buddhist holy man, and entrust an acrobat family with its protection. Yin and her brother Tong represent the final heirs of this lineage. Eric arrives holding a medallion known as the Heart of Dunhuang, serving as a clue to locate the relic. They travel toward Tibet while pursued by Karl, a wealthy treasure seeker.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Michelle Yeoh as Pak Yin Fay
- Ben Chaplin as Eric
- Richard Roxburgh as Karl
- Sihung Lung as The Monk-Dun Huang
- Brandon Chang as Pak Yeuk Tong
- Margaret Wang as Lily
- Dane Cook as Bob
- Emmanuel Lanzi as Draco
- Kenneth Tsang as Ping
- Gabriel Harrison as Sam
- Winston Chao as Yin's Father
- Zhenghai Kou as Silvio
- Liu Chang Sheng as Pang
- Hua Qin as Fat-Wah
- Sua Lang Rao Deng as The monk - 700 Yrs. Ago