The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

Overview

The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Genre:Drama, Romance

Director:Guy Jenkin

Actors:Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian, Mano Maniam, K.K. Moggie, Emily Mortimer

Duration: 1h 49m

Release:2003

Release Date: Jan 31, 2003

IMDb:6.6

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