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The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

"He's an unexpected education."

6.5(176 votes)
1h 49m
January 31, 2003
DramaRomance

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$57,524

Production Companies

Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions

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Top Cast

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Junix Inocian

Junix Inocian

Famous

Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Mano Maniam

Mano Maniam

Policeman

K.K. Moggie

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Cicilia Anak Richard

Jester Woman

Malcolm Rogers

Vicar

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