His films explore traditional Chinese medicine and healing practices as metaphors for pain, suffering, and redemption within Chinese cultural contexts.
Apichatpong Weerasethakul ThailandHis contemplative cinema examines the body, memory, and Eastern spiritual/medical practices through long takes and meditative pacing that mirror acupuncture's precision.
Wong Kar-wai Hong KongHis visually poetic films frequently reference Chinese traditional medicine and healing rituals as emotional and philosophical touchstones within urban narratives.