Zen is a 2007 drama-horror film written and directed by Gary Davis and starring Kit DeZolt, Vivian Kong, and Lyndon Chan. Filmed in Florida, it was released and screened at a Boynton Beach, Florida cinema on April 12, 2007.[1]

Zen
Directed byGary Davis
Written byGary Davis and Chin Li
Produced byChocolate Star Entertainment Group
StarringKit DeZolt
Vivian Kong
Lyndon Chan
Music byMatt Milne
Distributed byTraffic Entertainment Group
Release date
  • February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23)
Running time
90 minutes
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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In 17th-Century Japan, a young samurai, Master Mitzu Zen, learns the secret way of killing vampires while learning about women and life in general.[2] Master Zen (Kit DeZolt), a naive master who doesn't know anything about women and love, goes on a quest to find out the truth about his parents' sacred sword. While meeting people along the way, he ends up running into more than he bargained for when he starts encountering vampires.

Cast

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  • Kit DeZolt as Zen
  • Vivian Kong as Keiko
  • Lyndon Chan as Count Osaka
  • Asia Chao as Goju
  • Gilbert Henry as Lord Ito
  • Scott Rogers as Old Man
  • Radimus Ocean as Lord Mitzu
  • Cindy Chang as Lady Mitzu
  • Gerald Favis as Lord Yamazato

Count Osaka

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Davis' 2009 film Count Osaka is a sequel to Zen, with DeZolt reprising his role as the original film's title character. It premiered December 2, 2009.[3] It aired as part of the first Royal Palm Independent Film Festival in early 2010.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Rothman, Mike (17 February 2010). "Local director enriches the lives of young film students; schedules film premiere". Boynton Forum. Fort Lauderdale, FL: South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  2. ^ Kelly, Laura (6 April 2007). "Film Buzz". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Tribune Newspaper. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  3. ^ "Count Osaka Premiere" (PDF). West Palm Beach, FL: Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission. 24 November 2009. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  4. ^ Parsley, Jason (24 January 2010). "Aspiring Filmmakers Showcase Their Work". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Tribune Newspaper. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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