Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

1931 · 86 min · EN · NR · 7.1 (191 votes)
Dir. F. W. Murnau · Starring Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules · Music Hugo Riesenfeld
RomanceDramaAdventure

On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

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A sweeping, tragic romance set against the breathtaking beauty of Bora Bora. It's a lush, pre-code melodrama about forbidden love, sacrifice, and the inevitable clash between ancient traditions and modern desires.

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