The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
He's an unexpected education.
Overview
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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The Sleeping Dictionary Cast
Jessica Alba
as Selima
Brenda Blethyn
as Aggie
Hugh Dancy
as John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
as Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
as Famous
Mano Maniam
as Policeman
K.K. Moggie
as Tipong
Emily Mortimer
as Cecil
Noah Taylor
as Neville
- C
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
as Jasmine
- M
Michael Jessing Langgi
as Melaka
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Cicilia Anak Richard
as Jester Woman
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When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
The Sleeping Dictionary came out on January 31, 2003.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?
The Sleeping Dictionary holds a 6.6/10 average from 198 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
