The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
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.
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.
Genres
Release Date
January 31, 2003
Rating
Runtime
1h 49m
Official Trailer from YouTube
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Junix Inocian
Famous
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai
Noah Taylor
Neville
Kate Helen White
Mandar
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