The Sleeping Dictionary
- Released on
- Runtime
- 109 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Jessica Alba
- Brenda Blethyn
- Hugh Dancy
- Bob Hoskins
- Christopher Ling Lee Ian
- Junix Inocian
- Michael Jessing Langgi
- Mano Maniam
- K.K. Moggie
- Emily Mortimer
- Cicilia Anak Richard
- Malcolm Rogers
- Eugene Salleh
- Noah Taylor
- Kate Helen White
Director
- Guy Jenkin
Producers
- Simon Bosanquet
- Denise O'Donoghue
- Jimmy Mulville
