The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary

Information

Release DateJanuary 31, 2003
Runtime1h 49m
StatusReleased
Budget$12M
Revenue$58K
ProductionFine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
6.5
182 votes
Popularity3

The Sleeping Dictionary

"He's an unexpected education."

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin

Featured 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

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