"The Sex and Zen: The Stealing Affection Mirror" starring Amy Yip and Shu Qi Jiang

"Sex and Zen" (original title: "The Carnal Prayer Mat"), directed by renowned Hong Kong Category III film director Wong Jing, is a classic erotic film adapted from the story of the classical Chinese erotic novel "The Carnal Prayer Mat" (Rou Pu Tuan). The film follows Wei Yangsheng (Xu Jinjiang), a promiscuous wealthy playboy who marries the stunning beauty Ruhua (Amy Yip), yet remains unsatisfied with marital life and seeks extramarital affairs everywhere. Wei Yangsheng befriends his friend Weiyang's (Ng Man-tat) wife Yan Hong (Amy Wong), and the two embark on an adulterous relationship. Meanwhile, Wei Yangsheng becomes entangled with numerous women, including courtesans and the neighbor's young wife. Through a series of steamy scenes, the story explores the indulgence of human desires and the conflict with morality, culminating in a tragic ending. The film is renowned for its bold sex scenes and humorous dialogue, becoming a representative work of 1990s Hong Kong Category III films.