Yu Pui Tsuen II 1987
Original title: 足本玉蒲團
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Synopsis
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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Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a visually striking exploration of desire and consequence, where the lush aesthetics evoke a blend of nostalgic 80s and 90s cinema. The film creates a dreamlike atmosphere, intertwining themes of sensuality and introspection, inviting viewers into a world where pleasure dances with existential reflection. As you navigate the intimate moments, a sense of loneliness paired with fleeting joy emerges, echoing the search for identity and the bittersweet nature of love. Ideal for a cozy evening, this experience resonates with those yearning for a philosophical dive into the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop of warm colors, soft lighting, and haunting melodies that linger in memory long after the credits roll.
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