The Sleeping Dictionary

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jessica Alba Selima

Brenda Blethyn Aggie

Hugh Dancy John Truscott

Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard

Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine