Temptation of a Monk

Temptation of a Monk

5.7

1993-09-15

Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.

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Temptation of a Monk

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Near the beginning of the Tang dynasty, in 7th century China, General Shi Yan-sheng is tricked into leaving the crown prince unguarded. The crown prince is murdered by one of his brothers who then becomes emperor. Shi retreats to a monastery, perhaps to hide, perhaps to plan a coup. When his loyal troops as well as the princess he desires are slain, he seeks refuge in a remote, abandoned monastery where an aged abbot schools him with practical, earthy teachings. The emperor's forces pursue Shi: first a woman, then a general seek to overpower him with lust and might. Over the course of the film, the reds of battle give way to blues of meditation.

Released

1993-09-15

Runtime

118

Director

Clara Law

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Romance

Language

广州话 / 廣州話

Production

Long Shong International

Tedpoly Films

Casts

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    Joan Chen

    Joan Chen
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    Wu Hsing-Guo

    吳興國
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    Zhang Fengyi

    张丰毅
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    Michael Lee

    Michael Lee
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    Lisa Lu

    Lisa Lu
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    Teddy Robin

    泰迪羅賓