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Learn to speak her language.Plot:
An eager young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government... more | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
love-across-the-tracks, remixed...... moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jessica Alba | ... | Selima |
 | Brenda Blethyn | ... | Aggie |
 | Hugh Dancy | ... | John Truscott |
 | Bob Hoskins | ... | Henry |
 | Christopher Ling Lee Ian | ... | Jasmine |
| Junix Inocian | ... | Famous |
| Michael Jessing Langgi | ... | Melaka |
| Mano Maniam | ... | Policeman |
| K.K. Moggie | ... | Tipong |
 | Emily Mortimer | ... | Cecil |
| Cicilia Anak Richard | ... | Jester Woman |
| Malcolm Rogers | ... | Vicar |
| Eugene Salleh | ... | Belansai |
 | Noah Taylor | ... | Neville |
| Kate Helen White | ... | Mandar |
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Rated R for some sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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109 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Finland:K-11 | Iceland:12 | Singapore:M18 | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Brazil:12 | Germany:12 | USA:R | Canada:14AMOVIEmeter: 
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The film used more than 600 Iban extras. moreQuotes:
Henry: Iban society is based on heavy drinking, violent sport and practical jokes. Just think of it as English public school, without the buggery. moreSoundtrack:
Mango Tango moreFAQ
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Liked this film a lot. A rework of the classic Romeo and Juliet impossible-love scenario, it managed to stand out from the crowd, not least because of the impressive cinematography (helped in no small part by the wonderful locales and the beautiful tribes people (The Iban). While never being earth-shattering, for a film to watch with a loved one (without being too girly) this is hard to top IMO. It shows the moral struggle of a man who has to choose between 'duty' and love. The arrogance and conditioning of British colonialism is dealt with well, as we struggled to impose our European values and God on peoples in far flung corners, and indeed it shows the irony that we struggled to retain it ourselves as the beauty of the place and people intoxicated our men (a few cads apart)
Watch it with wifey/girlfriend/prospective mate