The Forbidden Past (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1976, The Forbidden Past is a drama and romance film directed by Chor Yuen, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Forbidden Past stars Ching Li as Julie, Ling Yun as Lo Wei / Paul Zhou, Chang Tzu-le as Nien Tzu and Tsung Hua as Tzen Hwa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Forbidden Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Forbidden Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Forbidden Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Forbidden Past (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Forbidden Past change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Forbidden Past worth watching?
- The Forbidden Past holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Forbidden Past?
- The Forbidden Past stars Ching Li, Ling Yun, Chang Tzu-le, Tsung Hua and Si Wai.
- When was The Forbidden Past released?
- The Forbidden Past was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.