Back to search
Poster for “Taboo”

Taboo 1988

Original title: Tabu

IMDb 5.8161TMDB 5.89105 min

My movie state

Sign in to save this movie to your personal library.

Synopsis

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.

Cinemoodly

Mood and atmosphere

Immerse yourself in a haunting exploration of desire and betrayal, set against the backdrop of a secluded farm. This film evokes a sense of melancholy and longing, wrapped in warm, golden hues that capture the essence of a fading summer. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as the intricate dynamics of love and rivalry unfold, reflecting themes of family, identity, and the complexity of human emotions. The lonely yet intimate setting invites you to feel the weight of unspoken words and hidden desires. With a beautiful, haunting soundtrack that echoes the characters' turmoil, this film is perfect for those seeking a poignant experience that resonates with the bittersweet nature of love and loss, evoking nostalgia for both innocence and yearning.

Generated from movie metadata; may contain inaccuracies.

Cast