The spiritual side to the film is obviously Eastern, showing characters talking about meditating and in one scene showing Shu Lien observing Buddhist rituals. Yes, the film is in Mandarin Chinese, and is therefore subtitled, but the subtitles in no way take away from the film. Mix the fighting sequences, splendid background to a great soundtrack featuring cellist Yo Yo Ma, and you have a masterpiece. Bible answers available at ChristianAnswers. The daughter's defiance represents a foreseeable consequence for which the parents bear a share of responsibility.
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I don't recall having this much fun at the movies, or anywhere else for that matter, in years. I was at the edge of my seat, leaning forward, the entire time. The martial arts scenes were breathtakingly exquisite. However, I now write with respect to the love-scenes. I found them intensely beautiful.