Selima & John

It seems cultural exchange can get complicated. John Truscott is sent to a Malaysian village to Westernize the locals. His language lessons get personal, and tradition meets trouble.

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Guy Jenkin directed Selima & John in 2003. See Guy Jenkin's full filmography, where to start with Guy Jenkin, or where to go after you've seen everything by Guy Jenkin.

Selima & John was released in 2003 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 109 minutes.