Jan 31, 2003
109 min
Full-HD

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

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.

Category

Drama Romance

Country

Germany United Kingdom United States of America

Companies

Fine Line Features Hat Trick Productions Katira Productions

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Junix Inocian

Famous

Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Mano Maniam

Policeman

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