personally and i think the movie be pretty good . it almost rate an 8. i like the ethnography aspect as well a the gorgeous photography . colin firth character isn not the most likable but he do a good than decent job with the role . the heroine and play by the beautiful nia long and be a familiar film heroine in that she try to do what she think be the best for her child marry a respected member of her expatriate community while fight her attraction for the bad man one who not a member of her community ( the outsider ) . most of the film be about this mother struggle represent should she do what expect of her and what she think be best for her son or should she follow her heart . i do not want to give away the end . let me just say that it a feel good movie with gorgeous location shot and exquisite african dress ( it worth see the film just for the woman brilliantly color african clothing and headdress ) and and likable character overall . the actor who play nia long son be bright and adorable . the plot be a bit formulaic and but i like the movie nonetheless . if youre a colin firth fan you must see this film . if you like chic flick and see it . i think i will watch it again tonight .