Hong Kong Synopsis
金瓶梅
Based on the classic Chinese novel "Jin Ping Mei," written during the Ming Dynasty. The novel itself is the first full length Chinese fictional work to depict sexuality in explicit manner. The movie (as well as novel) takes place during 1111-1127 and centers around Ximen Quing, a corrupt social climber and lustful merchant who is wealthy enough to marry a consort of wives and concubines.
The 2007–2009 Hong Kong Window
42 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks sits at position #24.
Other Titles From My Way Film Company
The 2000s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks premiered. 146 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #587 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (30th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.4 points below the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Comedy productions specifically: #193 of 266 (top 73%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | Hong Kong, Japan |
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Production Companies | My Way Film Company, Twin Co. Ltd., Universal Media & Entertainment Group Limited |
| Runtime | 1h 34m |
| Release Date | September 19, 2008 |
| IMDb | tt1354553 |