The Sleeping Dictionary

IMDb 6.5 2003 • 109 min • DramaRomance

Director

Guy Jenkin

Country

DE

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
Jessica Alba Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn Aggie
Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine