DramaRomance
The Sleeping Dictionary
"He's an unexpected education."
User Score178 votes
64%6.4/10
Release2003→
Runtime1H 49M
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
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.
Principal Cast8
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Junix Inocian
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Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Mano Maniam
Policeman
Media10
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Director
Guy Jenkin
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Budget$12M
Revenue$0M
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RKeywords
forbidden loveborneoperiod drama1930sromantic drama
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Production:Fine Line FeaturesHat Trick ProductionsKatira Productions