The Sleeping Dictionary
First aired on Jan 31, 2003
Runtime: 109 mins
60%
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jessica Alba | Selima
Brenda Blethyn | Aggie
Hugh Dancy | John Truscott
Bob Hoskins | Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian | Jasmine
Junix Inocian | Famous
Featured Crew
Guy Jenkin | Director
Guy Jenkin | Writer
Colin Nicolson | Sound Mixer
Simon Holland | Production Design
Mohammad Z.B.H. Hassan | Hairstylist
Mark Ordesky | Executive Producer
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