Tabu (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Tabu is a drama film directed by Andrzej Barański, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of a tragic love triangle that develops between a mother daugther and a farmhand. A good-looking widow lives alone on a farm with her teenage daughter. Their neighbor occasionally helps them in the farmwork. He would have eventually married the mother, but the daughter tries to seduce him at all costs. He becomes the lover of both women, but eventually runs away leaving the mother shattered and the daughter pregnant.
Who’s in it. Tabu stars Grażyna Szapołowska as Milka's Mother, Bernadetta Machała-Krzemińska as Milka, Bronisław Pawlik as Organ Player and Krzysztof Gosztyła as Krystian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tabu 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 Tabu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tabu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tabu (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tabu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tabu worth watching?
- Tabu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tabu?
- Tabu stars Grażyna Szapołowska, Bernadetta Machała-Krzemińska, Bronisław Pawlik, Krzysztof Gosztyła and Krzysztof Gosztyła.
- When was Tabu released?
- Tabu was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.