
The Adventures of Selika
2017-12-09 · 7 min · ★ 5.0
In 1861 Selika a young African woman brought up by a noble French family is forced from her comfortable life. Alone she sets out to gain her independence.
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- Sybil H. Mair
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Karidja TouréSelika
Filippo ScarafiaThe Duc De RovigoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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