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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

Movie ★ 6.6 109 min

Drama Romance

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.

Guy Jenkin Director Guy Jenkin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 31, 2003
Runtime
109 min
Rating
R
Budget
$12.0M
Box office
$57,524
IMDb
tt0242888
Language
Studio
, , Katira Productions

Themes

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 Policeman K.K. Moggie K.K. Moggie Tipong Emily Mortimer Emily Mortimer Cecil Noah Taylor Noah Taylor Neville Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine Michael Jessing Langgi Melaka Cicilia Anak Richard Jester Woman Malcolm Rogers Vicar Eugene Salleh Belansai Kate Helen White Mandar

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
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.
Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins.
When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
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