A Tibetan monk battles esoteric evil in Hong Kong for a magical relic.
A KID FROM TIBET
A monk from Tibet is sent to Hong Kong by his master. He is to recover a magical bottle to which he has the cap from a lawyer. When these items were united long ago they protected Tibet from invasion by the evil Black Section of Esoteric Buddhism. The monk meets and protects a woman who is acting as the agent for the lawyer, and the Black Section fight to gain the magical bottle for themselves.
Quick Answer
A Kid from Tibet is a 1991 Hong Kong action-fantasy film directed by Yuen Biao about a young monk sent to Hong Kong to recover a magical bottle that once protected Tibet from an evil sect.
Programmer's Pick
Where else will you find a mystical bottle, esoteric villains, and a Hong Kong showdown led by Yuen Biao? This is high-flying kung fu with a supernatural twist, pairing Tibetan tradition with city grit.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This is the only film directed by Yuen Biao, bringing together several alumni of the famed Seven Little Fortunes troupe—including Yuen Wah and Jackie Chan—while featuring rare location shoots in Tibet alongside scenes filmed in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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Why Cult
The film blends Buddhist philosophy and magical relics with classic martial arts showdowns.
Watch Yuen Biao direct and star as the heroic monk Wong La, bringing athletic kung fu and heart.
The Black Section brings a unique brand of villainy, infusing the action with occult flair.
The mystical plot unfolds against the bustling backdrop of Hong Kong, merging ancient and modern worlds.
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Questions from the Vault
Who directed A Kid from Tibet? +
A Kid from Tibet was directed by Yuen Biao.
How long is A Kid from Tibet? +
A Kid from Tibet has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What genre is A Kid from Tibet? +
A Kid from Tibet is an action and fantasy film.
Where can I watch A Kid from Tibet? +
A Kid from Tibet is available to stream on SassyFlix.
What is the Babu Gold Bottle and why is it important? +
The Babu Gold Bottle is a magical item used by Tibetan monks to expel the Black Section of Esoteric Buddhism, and reuniting it with its cap is crucial to prevent the sect's resurgence.
