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Sex and the Emperor

1994 · 92 min

A frothy period romp with a secret at its center, mixing palace intrigue and bedroom comedy in an easy, titillating watch.

Directed by
Sherman Wong
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Overview
In the Qing Dynasty, the only people who lived in the Forbidden City are the Emperor's concubines, their maids, the eunuchs and the Emperor himself. Lee Lien Ying is an eunuch who enters the Forbidden City with a big secret. One that will have his head on the floor if the wrong people find out.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Identity, power, deception, sexuality
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Sherman Wong
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex strong
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism5
    Romance4
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight3

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