The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

Movie 2003-01-31 1h 49m Drama Romance
★ 6.6 / 10 · 191 votes

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.

Status
Released
Studios
Fine Line Features , Hat Trick Productions , Katira Productions
Country
Germany
Language
English
Director
Guy Jenkin
Cast
Jessica Alba Jessica Alba Selima Brenda Blethyn Brenda Blethyn Aggie Hugh Dancy Hugh Dancy John Truscott Bob Hoskins Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard Junix Inocian Junix Inocian Famous Mano Maniam Mano Maniam Policeman K.K. Moggie K.K. Moggie Tipong Emily Mortimer Emily Mortimer Cecil Noah Taylor Noah Taylor Neville
Christopher Ling Lee Ian Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine
Michael Jessing Langgi Michael Jessing Langgi Melaka
Cicilia Anak Richard Cicilia Anak Richard Jester Woman
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