6.5/10
The Sleeping Dictionary
"He's an unexpected education."
2003
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1h 49min
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.
Director
Guy Jenkin
Starring
Jessica Alba · Brenda Blethyn · Hugh Dancy · Bob Hoskins · Junix Inocian
