Movies like In a Savage Land (1999)

In a Savage Land (1999)

In a Savage Land follows a newlywed couple, a colonial governor and a missionary, as they navigate the complexities of love, lust, and power play in 1930s Papua New Guinea. Their relationship is tested during the Japanese invasion, revealing the sexism and machismo prevalent at the time. The couple also encounters an old woman, anthropologists, pearl divers, and a mysterious tomb. Amidst their struggles, the husband-wife relationship takes unexpected turns and explores themes of anthropology, native culture, and the South Pacific.

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