Walker Series
Tsai Ming-liang's "Walker" series, featuring actor Lee Kang-Sheng in the role of a monk who walks very slowly.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Walker Series has evolved significantly over a span of 12 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 10 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 3.3/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 3.3. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Walker Series has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Walking on Water standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Walker Series. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Walker Series franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
No Form
In 2011, Tsai Ming-Liang staged a play, "Only You", for Taiwan's National Theater and Concert Hall. In it, there was a powerfully moving scene where monk Xuanza...
Sleepwalk
A continuation of Tsai Ming-Liang's Walker series, featuring Lee Kang-Sheng as a barefoot monk who walks very slowly....
Diamond Sutra
In 2012, Taiwanese architects Michael Lin and Liao Wei-li invited Tsai Ming-Liang to create moving visuals for their exhibit at the Venise Architecture Biennale...
Walker
In 2012, the Hong Kong International Film Festival invited Tsai Ming-Ling to make the opening short film. Having grown up with Hong Kong's popular culture, Tsai...
Walking on Water
In 2013, Tsai Ming-Liang was invited by Malaysian filmmaker Tan Chui Mui to make a short film for an anthology film, "Letters from the South". Tsai Ming-Liang r...
Journey to the West
In 2014, Tsai Ming-Liang was invited to make a film for the MarseilleFID, Marseille International Film Festival. Since he was not familiar with Marseille, he de...
No No Sleep
In 2015, Tsai Ming-Liang was once again invited by the Hong Kong International Film Festival to make the opening short film. This time, he selected Shibuya stat...
Sand
In 2018, Tsai Ming-Liang was invited by the Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration to make this film, his eighth in the "Walker" series. ...
Where
The ninth opus of his Walker Films series, which was shot at Centre Pompidou....
Abiding Nowhere
The walker with the shaved head and dressed in a red robe is barefoot. He walks slowly but determinedly through the forest, over stones and grassland. He also m...
Common Questions about Walker Series
How many movies are in the Walker Series?
There are currently 10 movies in the Walker Series, starting from Walker to the latest release, Abiding Nowhere.
What is the best order to watch the Walker Series?
The best way to watch the Walker Series is usually in release order: starting with Walker and ending with Abiding Nowhere. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Walker Series?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Walking on Water in this franchise.