Plot
John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a "sleeping dictionary"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.
Written by
Guy Jenkin
Directed by
Guy Jenkin
Crew
Production Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG, New Line Productions, Fine Line Features
Languages
English
Awards
4 wins & 6 nominations
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
9,499
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA