For those seeking a historical drama with depth, you won't find much here. However, as a late entry in the Category III genre , it is regarded as a surprisingly tense and well-produced "trashy" classic.
If the lovers break the rule and suffer no consequence, it is not a legend; it is a convenience. The best forbidden romances— Casablanca , Portrait of a Lady on Fire —end with the lovers not together. The legend lives on because of the sacrifice, not despite it.
To understand modern romance, we must first look at the legends that laid the foundation. Forbidden love is not a modern invention; it is a primal force.