The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

He's an unexpected education.

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.

Date of release
2003-01-31
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (198)
Runtime
1h 49m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Guy Jenkin

Casting

  • 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

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