---
title: "The Carnal Sutra Mat"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-carnal-sutra-mat-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 646749
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Carnal Sutra Mat (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-carnal-sutra-mat-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Carnal Sutra Mat is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A scholarly husband discovers a forbidden manual that reignites his marriage."

### Why Watch
- Humorous adaptation of a classic erotic text
- Shows a quirky marital transformation
- Offers a playful look at historical attitudes toward sex

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy focus on sexual content may limit broader appeal
- Period humor may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains frequent sexual situations and adult humor, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, erotic, playful, period

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What text is the film based on?
It adapts the same infamous ancient sex manual that inspired the 1992 film Sex and Zen.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Mei Yeung‑sun, a scholarly husband dissatisfied with his marital intimacy.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑three minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in Hong Kong on 12 December 1986.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Carnal Sutra Mat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/646749)

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