Forbidden Nights

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.^[1] The film also marked the American debut of Shou, who wouldn't act in another American film until Mortal Kombat in 1995.

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 (1990-04-10)

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

• Melissa Gilbert as Judith Shapiro
• Robin Shou as Liang Heng
• Victor K. Wong as Ho
• Tzi Ma as Li Dao
• Stephen Fung as Young Liang Hong