An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty

An Amorous Woman of Tang Dynasty

1984 · 102 min · ★ 6.2 · Romance, Action, Drama

Rebellious Yu Yuan-gi becomes a Taoist priestess in order to avoid traditional roles designated to her as a woman by the society and focus on her studies and poetry. However, her trysts with both her maid and a ronin lead to trouble.

Directed by Eddie Fong Ling-Ching · Written by Chun Tin-Nam

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