The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
"He's an unexpected education."
Title: The Sleeping Dictionary
Original Title: The Sleeping Dictionary
Release Date: 2003-01-31
Status: Released
Rating: 6.452/10 (from 176 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, Romance
Production Companies: Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
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
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Junix Inocian
Famous
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
