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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

He's an unexpected education.

  • Jan 31, 2003
  • 1h 49m
  • R

6.6/10

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198 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 drama and romance film directed by Guy Jenkin. Its leading cast includes Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn and Hugh Dancy. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 198 TMDB votes

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Sleeping Dictionary · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jessica Alba Selima
  • Brenda Blethyn Aggie
  • Hugh Dancy John Truscott
  • Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard
  • Junix Inocian Famous
  • Mano Maniam Policeman
  • K.K. Moggie Tipong
  • Emily Mortimer Cecil
  • Noah Taylor Neville
  • Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine
  • Michael Jessing Langgi Melaka
  • Cicilia Anak Richard Jester Woman
  • Malcolm Rogers Vicar
  • Eugene Salleh Belansai
  • Kate Helen White Mandar

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