The Sleeping Dictionary
2003-01-31
.109 min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2003-01-31
Runtime
109 min
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$57,524
Language
English
Status
Released
Genre
Production
Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Directors
Producers
CASTS
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
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai
Noah Taylor
Neville
Kate Helen White
Mandar
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