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Apr 10, 1990 · Forbidden Nights: Directed by Waris Hussein. With Melissa Gilbert, Robin Shou, Victor Wong, Tzi Ma. 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.
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- Drama
- Waris Hussein
- 1990-04-10
Forbidden Nights is a 1990 American made-for-television drama film directed by Waris Hussein and based on the article The Rocky Course of Love in China written by Judith Shapiro. The film was shot in Hong Kong and stars Melissa Gilbert, Robin Shou and Victor K. Wong.
- The Rocky Course of Love in China by Judith Shapiro
- Tristine Rainer, David Hwang
U.S. teacher Judith Shapiro (Melissa Gilbert) dares to have an affair with a political-outcast student (Robin Shou) in 1979 China.
- Waris Hussein
- Melissa Gilbert, Robin Shou, Victor Wong
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Based on the true story of Judith Shapiro, an American who teaches in a provincial Chinese city shortly after the Cultural Revolution. She is caught between her Western liberal upbringing and the harsh laws of a foreign government when she falls in love with one of her students. Cast & Crew. Read More. Waris Hussein. Director. Melissa Gilbert.
- Waris Hussein
- Melissa Gilbert
Warner Bros., if you read this, please release Forbidden Nights on DVD. For a made-for-TV film, this film has great quality, acting-wise, story-wise, and production-wise. I would also to hear Melissa and Robin talk about their experience shooting this film, either in commentary or as a special documentary. 2 out of 2 found this helpful.
Apr 10, 1990 · Overview. 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.
