Temptation of a Monk

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 13, 1993

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Cantonese, Chinese

Countries

Hong Kong

Production

Long Shong International,Tedpoly Films

Cast

Michael Lee Ming-Yeung,Lisa Lu,Teddy Robin,Joan Chen,Lee Wai-Ming,Wu Hsing-Guo,Zhang Fengyi

Director

Clara Law

Writer

Eddie Fong Ling-Ching,Lilian Lee Bik-Wah

Producer

Teddy Robin

Cinematography

Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai,Andrew Lesnie

Music

Tommy Wai Kai-Leung,Tats Lau Yee-Tat

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0108630