Tabu (1977) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1977 · 115 mins · Swedish

Directed by

Vilgot Sjöman

Starring

Stellan Skarsgård, Gunnar Björnstrand, Toivo Pawlo, Lena Olin, Viveca Lindfors, Axel Düberg

The film expresses solidarity with marginalised border communities and advocates equal rights for sexual minorities. Kristoffer Lohman, a young solicitor, compulsively collects narratives and information about various perversions, a habit that begins to reshape his own sexuality. Sara, an ostensibly well‑behaved and refined young woman, becomes fascinated by Kristoffer’s pursuits.