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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sleeping Dictionary was released on January 31, 2003.
The runtime of The Sleeping Dictionary is 1h 49m.
The Sleeping Dictionary is a Drama, Romance movie.
The Sleeping Dictionary has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Sleeping Dictionary is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
The main cast of The Sleeping Dictionary includes Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy.
The Sleeping Dictionary is originally in English.