5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987)
Yu Pui Tsuen II (1987)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of human sexuality and desire without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its focus appears to be on the aesthetic and experiential aspects of sensuality rather than a critique or endorsement of societal structures, leading to a neutral rating.
This 1970s Hong Kong film features casting traditional to its cultural context, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on its genre themes and does not critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film satirizes Buddhist asceticism, often portraying monks and nuns as hypocritical or easily tempted by carnal desires. The narrative champions hedonism and sexual liberation, positioning traditional Buddhist ideals as restrictive or ultimately futile.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Its focus is primarily on heterosexual relationships and sexual exploits, rendering an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ portrayal not applicable.
The film "Yu Pui Tsuen II" (1987) does not depict any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on cisgender heterosexual relationships and erotic content, with no elements related to gender identity or transition present in its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film does not appear to be an adaptation of a work with pre-established characters whose genders could be altered. Its characters are likely original to the film, thus precluding a gender swap.
The film is a Hong Kong production based on a classic Chinese novel. The characters, implicitly East Asian in the source material, are portrayed by East Asian actors, aligning with their established race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.2
Critic Ratings
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