Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
1931 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
In one island of Bora Bora lagoon, a young fisherman, Matahi, is in love with Reri. But she is chosen to be the holy maid and therefore becomes "tabu". They ran away from that tradition. Will they be happier and luckier in the more "civilized" society?
Direction F.W. Murnau
Cast Matahi · Anne Chevalier · Bill Bambridge · Hitu · Ah Fong
Soundtrack Hugo Riesenfeld
Screenplay F.W. Murnau · Robert J. Flaherty
Cinematography Floyd Crosby · Robert J. Flaherty
Original title Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
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