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Balance of the Five Elements

Balance of the Five Elements

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2020 · Movie · 1h 40m

Synopsis

The Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements postulates that everything in our universe is based on wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. While traveling through China’s stunning landscapes and witnessing the seasons, this documentary seeks not only the roots of this ancient theory but also the continuing impacts on modern China.

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TMDB8/10

2 audience votes

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ancient culturemodern chinataoismtaoancient knowledgeancient kingdomtraditional valuestraditional educationancient chinaspiritual philosophycontemporary historical settingtraditional practices