Forbidden Nights
Synopsis
Judith Shapiro's dream has come true. Due to the process of opening to the west in China she has been invited to stay for two years in Shang Sa, Hunan as a school teacher. As soon as she arrives she has to deal with problems such as only cold water to wash, an unlockable door at her room and so on. All these problems are nothing compared to the difficulties she has in understanding chinese social interacting. When she falls in love with one of her students, things are going to get really weird.
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Melissa Gilbert
Judith Shapiro
Robin Shou
Liang Hong
Victor Wong
Ho
Tzi Ma
Li Dao
Khigh Dhiegh
Lu Ming
Beulah Quo
Vice Dean Yin
Rain Lau Yuk-Chui
Mai Ling
Cheung Kam-ching
Zhu Ma
Augustine Lam
Ma Soong
Maggie Chan Mei-Kei
Han
Juliette Chen
Comrade Ho's Daughter
Jane Chung
Little Hong
Stephen Fung
Little Liang (12-15 Years)
Cinda Hui
Liang's Mother
Ernest Kwan
Comrade Ho's Son
Michael Ming-Yang Lee
Old Ling
Lily Leung
Wang A-Yi
Leung Wai Lin
Woman Cadre
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Tristine Rainer, David Henry Hwang
- Original Score
- Lucia Hwong
- Original Title
- Forbidden Nights
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Tristine Rainer, David Henry Hwang
Lucia Hwong
Brian West
Parkie L. Singh, Diane Adler
Tristine Rainer
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Brian West
Director of Photography
Lucia Hwong
Original Music Composer
Tristine Rainer
Writer
Parkie L. Singh
Editor
Diane Adler
Editor
Steve Karatzas
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden Nights about?
Judith Shapiro's dream has come true. Due to the process of opening to the west in China she has been invited to stay for two years in Shang Sa, Hunan as a school teacher. As soon as she arrives she has to deal with problems such as only cold water to wash, an unlockable door at her room and so on. All these problems are nothing compared to the difficulties she has in understanding chinese social interacting. When she falls in love with one of her students, things are going to get really weird.
Who directed Forbidden Nights?
Forbidden Nights was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Forbidden Nights?
The principal cast of Forbidden Nights includes Melissa Gilbert, Robin Shou, Victor Wong, Tzi Ma, Khigh Dhiegh.
When was Forbidden Nights released and how long is it?
Forbidden Nights was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden Nights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden Nights was composed by Lucia Hwong.