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Temptation of a Monk
1993
Directed by
Clara Law
118 min
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.
Ratings
3.5
Details
Release Date
1993-09-15
Runtime
118 min
Original Language
Chinese
Languages
Cantonese
Mandarin
Production Companies
Long Shong International
Tedpoly Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Genres
Drama
Romance