Forbidden Nights

1990

1h 36m

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5.7/10
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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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Tristine Rainer(writer by)
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Melissa Gilbert
Judith Shapiro
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Robin Shou
Liang Hong
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Tzi Ma
Li Dao
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Beulah Quo
Vice Dean Yin
Juliette Chen
Comrade Ho's Daughter
Jane Chung
Little Hong
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Stephen Fung
Little Liang (12-15 Years)
Cinda Hui
Liang's Mother
Ernest Kwan
Comrade Ho's Son
Lily Leung
Wang A-Yi
Leung Wai Lin
Woman Cadre

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Tristine Rainer(writer by)

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Release date

April 10, 1990 (United States)

Country of origin

China

Language

English

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