Jessica Alba
Selima
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The Sleeping Dictionary(2003)
6.6 / 10 on TMDB109 minutes
He's an unexpected education.
Behind the story
What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
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.
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by
- Guy Jenkin
- Release date
- Status
- Released
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Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
Mano Maniam
Policeman
