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Temptation of a Monk

61% | Sep 15, 1993 | Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Yang Zhanjia
Art Direction
Clara Law
Director

Cast

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Joan Chen
Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet
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Wu Hsing-Guo
General Shi Yan-sheng / Jing-yi
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Zhang Fengyi
General Huo Da
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Michael Lee
The Abbot
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Lisa Lu
Shi's Mother

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