Directed by Christopher Sun and produced by Stephen Shiu, the film is loosely adapted from the 17th-century erotic novel .
Due to its explicit content, the film was heavily edited for various international markets. [18 ] 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy
: The film features a pan-Asian cast, including Japanese AV idols Saori Hara and Yukiko Suho alongside Hong Kong actress Vonnie Lui. UK censors demand cuts to 3D Sex And Zen: Extreme Ecstasy Directed by Christopher Sun and produced by Stephen
: The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) required several minutes of cuts to scenes of non-consensual and violent sex. In Singapore, approximately 18 minutes were excised. [18 ] 3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy
: Critics generally praised the high production standards and the artistic opening title sequence but criticized the convoluted storyline and "misogynistic" undertones. Censorship and Versions