Forbidden Nights (1990) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Forbidden Nights (1990) in the UK

Name: Forbidden Nights
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1990-04-10
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Melissa Gilbert, Robin Shou, Victor Wong, Tzi Ma, Khigh Dhiegh

Forbidden Nights (1990) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

Film
1990
96 min
★ 6.3/10 TMDB
Drama
TV Movie

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Cast & crew

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DirectorWaris Hussein

WritersTristine Rainer, David Henry Hwang

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