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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.
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Quick facts
Year
1993
Runtime
1h 58m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
13
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
ZH
Cast
woman director
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Questions about Temptation of a Monk
How long is Temptation of a Monk?
Temptation of a Monk has a runtime of 1h 58m (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed Temptation of a Monk?
Temptation of a Monk was directed by Clara Law and released in 1993.
What genre is Temptation of a Monk?
Temptation of a Monk is a Drama, Romance film (1993).
Who stars in Temptation of a Monk?
The cast of Temptation of a Monk includes Wu Hsing-Guo, Joan Chen, Michael Lee Ming-Yeung, Lisa Lu, Zhang Fengyi.
What is the TMDB rating for Temptation of a Monk?
Temptation of a Monk has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 13 votes.
