Overview
A corrupt local official, Xi Men Qing, who lusts after women and money, pursues his brother's young wife, Lee Ping Er. Ping finds Men attractive, and under her drunken husband's nose, she and Men work their way through the illustrations of a pillow book, the "Golden Lotus." Men pursues the same feat with his fourth concubine, Pan Jing Lien, who lives in the compound next to Ping. Jing's jealousy compounds a tale of humiliation, childbirth, death, and depravity. Does karma or enlightenment await anyone?
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire?
The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire was directed by Li Han-Hsiang.
Where was The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Hong Kong, Taiwan.
The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Golden Lotus: Love and Desire wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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