The Forbidden Past
Originally released in 1976. The Forbidden Past is a romance/drama film. directed by Chor Yuen. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ching Li, Ling Yun, and Chang Tzu-le
Synopsis
In the sixties, love stories portrayed women as sentimentalists or sacrificial lambs. Later on, directors like Chu Yuan replaced these themes of sacrifice with abandonment. The Forbidden Past is a heart tugging, rare Chinese Christmas story about a bar girl (Ching Li) serving drinks to a man that looks like her husband from five years ago. She convinces him to fulfill her son's wishes of having the father he's never seen, show up for Christmas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Forbidden Past about?
In the sixties, love stories portrayed women as sentimentalists or sacrificial lambs. Later on, directors like Chu Yuan replaced these themes of sacrifice with abandonment. The Forbidden Past is a ...
Who directed The Forbidden Past?
The Forbidden Past was directed by Chor Yuen.
How long is The Forbidden Past?
The Forbidden Past has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was The Forbidden Past released?
The Forbidden Past was released on December 16, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Forbidden Past?
The main cast of The Forbidden Past includes Ching Li, Ling Yun, Chang Tzu-le, Tsung Hua, Si Wai.