The legendary Bob Hoskins plays Henry, the pragmatic boss who arranges these "dictionaries." He adds layers to what could have been a generic authority figure. Brenda Blethyn plays the wife of Henry, and she adds a touch of tragedy and complexity to the colonial social circle.
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Check availability on digital stores like Apple TV, Google Play Movies, or Amazon Movies, where the film can occasionally be rented or purchased depending on regional licensing. The legendary Bob Hoskins plays Henry, the pragmatic
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The film, while straight-to-video in some markets, is praised for its cinematography and exotic, lush setting. Critics found it to be a mix of romantic melodrama and colonial commentary. Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews