Original sin and the parent story. Where the 1990's-fashion is outdated, and rape is not. Since then, adapted twice (2019, 2006) with only the costumes and sets updated. Though, I'm pretty sure directors knew this when they made the male lead a rapist in all 3 versions; 'Rape to romance' is an outdated story-line and violent mindset. But still, in 2019, 2006, and in this original from 1990; modern screen-writers and 3 production teams failed viewers perpetuating 'rape culture' on screen. Unneeded in a story line then, and still not needed - Rape is not romance, and does not belong in the romance genre. Avoid.

(source; read; My Custom List "Rated One")