I think the Chinese monk is an attempt at multiculturalism. I think if filmmakers want to be multicultural, they should pick a setting where it actually makes sense.
Also, I think you're right that the filmmakers were trying for a more nuanced view about the necessity of walls and books - but didn't quite pull it off, especially because at the end the abbot is all "Brendan! You and Brother Aiden were totally right!"
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Date: 2011-03-10 06:25 pm (UTC)Also, I think you're right that the filmmakers were trying for a more nuanced view about the necessity of walls and books - but didn't quite pull it off, especially because at the end the abbot is all "Brendan! You and Brother Aiden were totally right!"