The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003-01-31)

Drama | Romance |

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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 By: Guy Jenkin

Star Cast: Jessica Alba , Brenda Blethyn , Hugh Dancy , Bob Hoskins ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 109m
Popularity: 3.408
Language: en

Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $57,524

Vote Average: 6.449
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Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Junix Inocian

Junix Inocian

Famous

Michael Jessing Langgi

Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Mano Maniam

Mano Maniam

Policeman

K.K. Moggie

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Cicilia Anak Richard

Cicilia Anak Richard

Jester Woman

Malcolm Rogers

Malcolm Rogers

Vicar

Eugene Salleh

Eugene Salleh

Belansai

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Neville

Kate Helen White

Kate Helen White

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