A middle-aged woman begins an affair with a younger man — who turns out to be her own adult son. The film explores taboo desire, secrecy, and family breakdown.
Stephen Sayadian brought a distinct, almost "European" art-house aesthetic to the film, which was rare for the genre at the time. Performance:
It grossed millions of dollars worldwide, playing for months on end in independent theaters across North America and Europe. Taboo 1 1980 Imdb UPD
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The official IMDb page for the film is located at the title tt0081593 . A simple search for "Taboo 1980 IMDb" will direct you to it. A middle-aged woman begins an affair with a
Played the progressive, liberating friend who drives the plot forward. Director / Film Editor
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was a massive commercial success. It challenged contemporary censorship and remains a frequently discussed title on
