Piccolo dizionario amoroso

Synopsis of Piccolo dizionario amoroso

John, a young and idealistic English officer, is sent to the Sarawak region under British colonial rule. There he meets Selima, a beautiful local girl whose job is to be the "loving dictionary" for English officers, teaching them the local language and customs. Through his time with Selima, John discovers a new culture and finds the love of his life, leading to a difficult choice that puts their relationship at great risk.