Sex and Zen
玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑
“Banned for 400 years! The most notorious of China's three great erotic sagas – revealed on the screen for the first time.”
Synopsis
A recently married scholar goes on a quest for knowledge of other people's wives, based on his philosophical differences with the Sack Monk. He encounters the Flying Thief, who agrees to help him find women, but only if he attains a penis as big as a horse's. The scholar has a surgeon attach said unit, and he's off and running on his mission, only to find that there are obstacles to his new lifestyle, such as jealous husbands and treacherous females.
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[Trailer] 玉蒲團 (Sex And Zen) - HD VersionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-29
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Lawrence Ng
Wei Yang Sheng / Yan Ching
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Tin Chan
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Wong Chut
Lo Lieh
Cat Burglar Sai Kunlun
Amy Yip Chi-Mei
Yu Xiang / Chou Yin
Isabelle Chow Wang
Shui Chu
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Mistress Ku
Mari Ayukawa
Wong Chut’s wife
Rena Murakami
Hua Chen
Tang Yat-Lung
Au Wai-Yee
Poon Ka-Tak
Tien Feng
Lord Iron Gate
Lo Tun
Sack monk
Ryoko Shinmura
Nosy neighbour
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Yan Ching's foot [body double]
John Cheung Chan-Sang
Frank Liu Zong-Ji
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mak Tong-Kit
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Yu, Alexander Lee, Lee Ying-Git
- Original Score
- Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
- Original Title
- 玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Johnny Mak Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Li Yu, Alexander Lee, Lee Ying-Git
Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Poon Hung
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Poon Hung
Editor
Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Director
Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen
Producer
Lee Ying-Git
Writer
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Director of Photography
Joseph Chan Wing-Leung
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex and Zen
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What is Sex and Zen about?
A recently married scholar goes on a quest for knowledge of other people's wives, based on his philosophical differences with the Sack Monk. He encounters the Flying Thief, who agrees to help him find women, but only if he attains a penis as big as a horse's. The scholar has a surgeon attach said unit, and he's off and running on his mission, only to find that there are obstacles to his new lifestyle, such as jealous husbands and treacherous females.
Who directed Sex and Zen?
Sex and Zen was directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit.
Who stars in Sex and Zen?
The principal cast of Sex and Zen includes Lawrence Ng, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Lo Lieh, Amy Yip Chi-Mei.
When was Sex and Zen released and how long is it?
Sex and Zen was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Sex and Zen make at the box office?
Sex and Zen grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sex and Zen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sex and Zen was composed by Joseph Chan Wing-Leung.
Is Sex and Zen based on a book or true story?
Sex and Zen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Li Yu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex and Zen?
Sex and Zen holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).