Peace Is Every Step

December. 13,2005

Rating：

6.9

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Biography Buddhism Buddhist Monk

Trailer Synopsis Cast

The influential life and powerful messages of Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh are explored in this biographical documentary. For more than 50 years, this amazing social activist has preached self-awareness and compassion for all living beings. Follow him as he travels through France and the United States—including a stop at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.—spreading peace by teaching mindfulness and forgiveness.

Thích Nhất Hạnh as Himself

Ben Kingsley as Narrator

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Reviews

Karry

2005/12/13

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Doomtomylo

2005/12/14

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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StyleSk8r

2005/12/15

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

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Bumpy Chip

2005/12/16

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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