Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987)
Ho Fan's 1987 Hong Kong erotic drama adapts a classical Chinese novel, weaving Buddhist morality and carnal temptation into a cautionary tale of desire and consequence.
Yu Pui Tsuen II - Movie Information
- Original Title: 足本玉蒲團
- Release Year: 1987
- Directed by: Ho Fan
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: CN
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 15, 1987 (Hong Kong - III)
- Alternative Titles: 正宗玉蒲团 (CN), 正宗肉蒲團 (HK), The Carnal Sutra Mat (US), 육보단 (KR), Sex and Zen: The Virgin Years (UK)
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Yu Pui Tsuen II - Plot
Before Michael Mak's Sex And Zen became a cult favourite in the '90s, there was Ho Fan's Yu Pui Tsuen (The Carnal Prayer Mat, 1987). But without sex bomb Amy Yip, coarse humour or lesbian love affairs, Yu Pui Tsuen had to rely on the nudity and sex from his cast of relative unknowns to save the day. When a young man dreams that he drowns after a night of carnal passion, he asks a buddhist monk to translate the experience for him. The monk replies that the dream is a warning not to indulge the pleasures of the flesh to excess, but the man ignores his advice, marrying a virgin and making love to her constantly. However, after several torrid affairs, the man begins to realise the sagacity of the monk's warning.
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Yu Pui Tsuen II - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ho Fan
Main Cast
- 邓耀辉
- Cheng Yuen-Man
- Chou Ying-Ti
- Sun Chien
- Eliza Yue Chi-Wai
- Joh Chung-Sing
- Chin Fei Lam
- Kong Man-Sing
- Jacky Yeung Tak-Ngai
- 张熙
Writers
- Manfred Wong Man-Chun
Yu Pui Tsuen II - FAQs
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Is Yu Pui Tsuen II based on a true story?
No, Yu Pui Tsuen II is not based on a true story. It draws inspiration from the classic Chinese erotic novel 'The Carnal Prayer Mat' (肉蒲團) by Li Yu, a 17th-century Qing dynasty literary work exploring themes of lust, karma, and Buddhist morality.
What is Yu Pui Tsuen II about?
A young man dreams of drowning after a night of carnal passion and consults a Buddhist monk, who warns him against excessive indulgence. Ignoring the counsel, he marries a virgin and pursues multiple affairs, only to eventually recognise the wisdom of the monk's cautionary words.
How does Yu Pui Tsuen II relate to Sex and Zen?
Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987), directed by Ho Fan, predates Michael Mak's Sex and Zen (1991), which became a cult classic. Both films adapt the same classical Chinese novel. Ho Fan's version relies on nudity and relatively unknown cast members rather than the star power and comedy of Mak's later adaptation.
Who directed Yu Pui Tsuen II?
Yu Pui Tsuen II was directed by Ho Fan, a Hong Kong filmmaker known for his work in the Category III erotic genre during the 1980s and 1990s. Ho Fan also directed the original Yu Pui Tsuen (The Carnal Prayer Mat) in the same year.
Who are the main actors in Yu Pui Tsuen II?
The cast of Yu Pui Tsuen II includes 邓耀辉, Cheng Yuen-Man, Chou Ying-Ti, Sun Chien, Eliza Yue Chi-Wai, Joh Chung-Sing, Chin Fei Lam, Kong Man-Sing, Jacky Yeung Tak-Ngai, and 张熙, largely composed of relative unknowns in the Hong Kong film industry at the time.
When was Yu Pui Tsuen II released?
Yu Pui Tsuen II was released on October 15, 1987, in Hong Kong under a Category III classification, which restricts viewing to adults aged 18 and above. The film is also known internationally as The Carnal Sutra Mat and Sex and Zen: The Virgin Years.
What genre is Yu Pui Tsuen II?
Yu Pui Tsuen II is classified as a Drama, Fantasy, and Romance film. It belongs to Hong Kong's Category III erotic cinema tradition, blending explicit content with a morality-tale narrative rooted in classical Chinese literary themes of desire, consequence, and Buddhist philosophy.
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