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Model Number: TRN DN6270D
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Online Retailer ID: 794043627026
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Guy Jenkin directs this straight-to-video omantic drama shot on-location in Malaysia. In the rainforests of Boreno in the 1930s, English officer John Truscott (Hugh Dancy) accepts a position to colonize the native population of Sarawak at the request of the British government. In following with the native tradition, he is given the services of a servant, Selima (Jessica Alba). A position that British officers refer to as a sleeping dictionary, she is a concubine to share his bed and teach him the local language. The tradition forbids romantic entanglements, so the relationship is watched over by superior officer Henry Bullard (Bob Hoskins) and his wife, Aggie (Brenda Blethyn). When Selima and John fall madly in love, they enrage both the colonizers and the colonized. Also starring Emily Mortimer and Noah Taylor. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
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By Rising Sun WarriorVerified Reviewer from El Paso, Texas on 11/14/2007
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography, Informative, Original
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At Home, Perfect Gift, Travel
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Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have watched this movie several times. It shows the sad nature in which the western world takes advantage of underdeveloped countries. you understand this when you have lived in other areas of the world. Strong performances by the cast. Jessica Alba is highly under rated as a performer. Good story line. I highly recommend this film.

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