Synopsis

The story of a tempestuous and forbidden love affair between a young Englishman and a beautiful Iban tribeswomen. When John Truscott (Dancy) takes a job in the British colonial outpost of Sarawak, he is given a native servant, Selima (Alba) who teaches him the local language but also shares his bed. This accepted tradition is monitored closely by John’s crusty superior Henry Bullard (Hoskins) and his wife Aggie (Blethyn) to ensure that no romantic attachments occur. When John and Selima fall openly and passionately in love, both the colonial authorities and the native population turn against them unleashing a chain of events that test their resolve to the very limit.

DVD Release: February 18, 2003

Directed by: Guy Jenkin
Starring: Jessica Alba, Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Bob Hoskins, Noah Taylor, Emily Mortimer