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Temptation of a Monk

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6.1/10 • 10

1993-09-151h 58m

DramaRomance

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.

Directors
Clara Law
Editors
Jill Bilcock

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Joan Chen

    Joan Chen

    Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet

  2. Wu Hsing-Guo

    Wu Hsing-Guo

    General Shi Yan-sheng / Jing-yi

  3. Zhang Fengyi

    Zhang Fengyi

    General Huo Da

  4. Michael Lee

    Michael Lee

    The Abbot

  5. Lisa Lu

    Lisa Lu

    Shi's Mother

  6. Teddy Robin

    Teddy Robin

    Soldier

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Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
woman director