
The Sleeping Dictionary
2003 • Drama | Romance
6.455 (177)
Guy Jenkin
Director
Guy Jenkin
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
January 31, 2003
Duration
109 Min
Language
en
Popularity
4.0324
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$57,524
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.
Cast

Jessica Alba

Brenda Blethyn

Hugh Dancy

Bob Hoskins

Junix Inocian

Mano Maniam

K.K. Moggie

Emily Mortimer

Noah Taylor




















