Forbidden Nights

Forbidden Nights
Promotional material from the TV Guide
Based on The Rocky Course of Love in China by Judith Shapiro
Written by Tristine Rainer
Story by Tristine Rainer
David Hwang
Directed by Waris Hussein
Starring Melissa Gilbert
Robin Shou
Victor K. Wong
Theme music composer Lucia Hwong
Country of origin United States
Original language English
Production
Executive producer Tristine Rainer
Producer Charles Jennings
Production locations Kowloon, Hong Kong
Cinematography Brian West
Editors Parkie Singh
Diane Adler
Running time 96 minutes
Production companies Tristine Rainer Productions
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
Network CBS
Release
  • April 10, 1990

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 film also marked the American debut of Shou, who wouldn't act in another American film until Mortal Kombat in 1995.

Plot

Set in Red China in 1979, the film focuses on Judith Shapiro, an American teacher who falls in love with Liang Heng, a Chinese radical, trying to bring political reform to his homeland. She puts all her wishes and dreams away to fit into his ideals, but soon, trouble starts to come.

Cast