The Sleeping Dictionary
2003·1h 49m
6.5/ 10 (183 votes)
“He's an unexpected education.”
DramaRomance
Overview
In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.
Trailer
Director
Guy Jenkin
Writers
Guy Jenkin
Where to Watch
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Cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
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Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Noah Taylor
Neville
?
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$57,524
