The Sleeping Dictionary(2003)
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.
Directed by Guy Jenkin
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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
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When did The Sleeping Dictionary come out?+
The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003.
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?+
The Sleeping Dictionary runs for 109 minutes (1 hour and 49 minutes).
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 and Junix Inocian.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?+
The Sleeping Dictionary holds a 6.6/10 rating from 198 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and romance.
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