The Sleeping Dictionary
“He's an unexpected education.”
2003•R•1h 49m•6.6•Released
DramaRomance
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 Jenkin
Writer
Guy Jenkin
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Fine Line Features
Cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
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
Production
Company
Fine Line Features
Company
Hat Trick Productions
Company
Katira Productions
Producer
Jimmy Mulville
Producer
Denise O'Donoghue
Producer
Simon Bosanquet
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