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Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

7.1 / 10

86 minutes

1931-08-01

No Language

US

Actors :

Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules

Description

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.

Reviews

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

2/16/2024, 9:07:43 AM

Though beautifully shot, this is - in fact - rather a horrible film! Set on the peaceful and beautiful island of Bora Bora, we meet a young girl "Reri" (Anne Chavalier) who is selected by the chief to be the next sacred virgin. This is an honour, a position that will earn her respect and comfort but it will deny her that which she craves the most - her true love (Matahi). Desperate, the two decide...