The Adventures of Selika

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The Adventures of Selika

2017

0h 7m

5.0(1 votes)

Drama

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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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6 members

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Karidja Touré

Selika

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Krystian Godlewski

Riding Master

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Filippo Scarafia

The Duc De Rovigo

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Jennifer Daley

Madame

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Luke Elliott

Young Man/Gaspard

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Jennifer Daley

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