The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

2003
1h 49m
6.5

6.5/10

182 votes • View on IMDb
Drama Romance

"He's an unexpected education."

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $12,000,000

Revenue: $57,524

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Fine Line Features Hat Trick Productions Katira Productions
Production Countries
Germany United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

forbidden love borneo period drama 1930s romantic drama

Quick Facts

Release Date January 31, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0242888
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Cast

Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Junix Inocian
Junix Inocian

Famous

Mano Maniam
Mano Maniam

Policeman

K.K. Moggie
K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Emily Mortimer
Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Noah Taylor
Noah Taylor

Neville

Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Michael Jessing Langgi
Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Cicilia Anak Richard
Cicilia Anak Richard

Jester Woman

Key Crew

Guy Jenkin
Writer
Guy Jenkin
Director
Frank Hildebrand
Executive Producer
Jimmy Mulville
Producer
Denise O'Donoghue
Producer
Mark Ordesky
Executive Producer
Simon Bosanquet
Producer