The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Movie details

Release date

2003

Runtime

1h 49m

Genres

Drama, Romance

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

Director

Guy Jenkin

Production

Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$57,524

Cast

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Junix Inocian

Famous

Mano Maniam

Policeman