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The Sleeping Dictionary
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The Sleeping Dictionary

He's an unexpected education.
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TMDB 6.516+20031h 49mEnglish
DramaRomance

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.

Director
Guy JenkinFrom TMDB credits
Studio
Fine Line Features3 production companies
Release
January 31, 2003Released
Box Office
$57,524Budget $12M

Top Cast

8 of 15
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
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer
Cecil

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