The Sleeping Dictionary
2003, Film, 109 min, Drama, Romance, English, United States, MoviePedia score 65
He's an unexpected education.
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.
Directed by Guy Jenkin
Cast
- Jessica Alba as Selima
- Brenda Blethyn as Aggie
- Hugh Dancy as John Truscott
- Bob Hoskins as Henry
- Christopher Ling as Jasmine
- Junix Inocian as Famous
- Michael Jessing Langgi as Melaka
- Mano Maniam as Policeman
- K.K. Moggie as Tipong
- Emily Mortimer as Cecil
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