Temptation of a Monk

誘僧

Title:

Genres:

Drama , Romance

Companies:

Long Shong International, Tedpoly Films

Countries:

Hong Kong

Release Date:

1993-09-15

Runtime:

118

Languages:

广州话 / 廣州話, 普通话

Status:

Released

Overview

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.