The Sleeping Dictionary
6.4
Movies 2003 109 min

The Sleeping Dictionary

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Full Synopsis

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.

Top 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

Technical Details

Status Released
Release date 2003-01-31
Budget $12,000,000
Revenue $57,524
Original Language EN
Production Companies Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions

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