Chinese produced 3D erotic film "Sex and Zen" opens with cast of Japanese AV actresses

by Chris MaGee

Way back in March of last year we reported on how the long running erotic film series "A Perfect Education" was going to be going to the next logical step for sex films in this post-"Avatar" age -- That is into 3D. Kenta Fukasaku helmed "Perfect Education: Maid for You", but now it looks like there is a whole new 3D erotic film coming from Asia; produced by the Chinese, but starring Japanese AV actresses.

"3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy" is a big screen, big budget 3D adaptation of the classic Chinese novel "The Carnal Prayer Mat". The book, and now the film, follows the exploits (both in the bedroom and out) of a Ming Dynasty scholar named Wei Yangsheng. The news for Japanese film fans is that Director Christopher Suen and producer Stephen Shiu have brought on board two oh Japan's biggest AV actresses to provide the "Sex" in "Sex and Zen". both Saori Hara and Yukiko Sou will be playing concubines opposite Hiroshima-born actor and model Go Hayama as Wei Yangsheng.

By the looks of the trailer below there is a lot more emphasis being put on bullets and flying daggers than actual sex, which is probably why "3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy" has only received an R-rating here in Canada. In fact the film just opened for a limited theatrical run in two theatres in Toronto, Coliseum Scarborough Cinemas and The Scotiabank Theatres, this past Friday. If you like your Asian action with some Japanese AV spice make sure to check it out.