Temptation of a Monk

Name: Temptation of a Monk
Director: Clara Law
Released: 1993-09-15T00:00:00Z

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.

Runtime: 118

Release date: 1993-09-15

<article> <figure> <img src="http://www.moviesom.com/resources/20150216211140social.jpg" title='Temptation of a Monk' alt='Temptation of a Monk'/> </figure> <h1>Temptation of a Monk</h1> <p>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.</p> <details><summary>Runtime: 118</summary> <summary>Release date: 1993-09-15</summary></details> </article>