Sex and Zen
1991, Cantonese. Directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Michael Mak Tong-KitDirector
- Lawrence NgWei Yang Sheng / Yan Ching
- Kent Cheng Jak-siTin Chan
- Elvis Tsui Kam-kongWong Chut
- Lo LiehCat Burglar Sai Kunlun
- Amy Yip Chi-MeiYu Xiang / Chou Yin
- Isabelle Chow WangShui Chu
- Carrie Ng Ka-laiMistress Ku
- Mari AyukawaWong Chut’s wife
- Rena MurakamiHua Chen
- Tang Yat-LungCast
- Au Wai-YeeCast
- Poon Ka-TakCast
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1991
- Original title
- 玉蒲團之偷情寶鑑
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Lee Ying-Git
- Box office
- $2.4M
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Sex and Zen: quick answers
What comes after Sex and Zen?
Next in the series: Sex and Zen II (1996), Sex and Zen III (1998), and 3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy (2011).
Is Sex and Zen worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 107 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sex and Zen?
Sex and Zen runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Sex and Zen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sex and Zen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sex and Zen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Sex and Zen yet.
Which OTT platform is Sex and Zen on?
Sex and Zen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sex and Zen?
If you liked Sex and Zen, try Crazy Love, The Little Death, Due West: Our Sex Journey.
Who directed Sex and Zen?
Sex and Zen (1991) was directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit and stars Lawrence Ng, Kent Cheng Jak-si, Elvis Tsui Kam-kong.