Movie

The Sleeping Dictionary

★ 6.6/10 · 192 votes 2003 1h 49m Released

DramaRomance

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.

Cast

Jessica Alba Selima Brenda Blethyn Aggie Hugh Dancy John Truscott Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard Junix Inocian Famous M Mano Maniam Policeman