CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 49m · R
The Sleeping Dictionary

He's an unexpected education.

66%(198)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byGuy Jenkin

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
EN
Released
January 31, 2003
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$57,524
Studios
Fine Line FeaturesHat Trick ProductionsKatira Productions

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Sleeping Dictionary

Sleeping Dictionary

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Jasmine

Creative team
Directed by
Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin
Written by
Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin
Produced by
Simon Bosanquet
Jimmy Mulville
Jimmy Mulville

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