Sex and Zen
“Banned for 400 years! The most notorious of China's three great erotic sagas – revealed on the screen for the first time.”
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.
Where to watch Sex and Zen in United States
The Roku Channel
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Where is Sex and Zen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex | — |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About Sex and Zen
Sex and Zen is a 1991 cn-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit. The cast is led by Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex.
Sex and Zen was produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest and Johnny Mak Production Co. Ltd. and made in Hong Kong. It was released on November 30, 1991, and carries a 18 certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Mak Tong-Kit
- Writers
- Lee Ying-Git
- Release date
- November 30, 1991
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Johnny Mak Production Co. Ltd.
Sex and Zen cast & crew
Sex and Zen was directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit and written by Lee Ying-Git.
The cast features Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah as Wei Yang Sheng / Yan Ching, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Tin Chan, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong as Wong Chut, Lo Lieh as Cat Burglar Sai Kunlun, Amy Yip Chi-Mei as Yu Xiang / Chou Yin, and Isabelle Chow Wang as Shui Chu.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joseph Chan Wing-Leung, cinematography is by Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan, and it was produced by Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen.
Is Sex and Zen worth watching?
Sex and Zen holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 105 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, Sex and Zen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sex and Zen
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Cast of Sex and Zen
Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
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
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Sex and Zen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sex and Zen in United States?
Sex and Zen is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Sex and Zen on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Sex and Zen is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sex and Zen in?
Sex and Zen is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sex and Zen?
Sex and Zen runs 1 hours 39 minutes (99 minutes).
▸What is Sex and Zen rated?
Sex and Zen is rated 18. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 105 ratings.
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