
The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
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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.
Production
Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
Language
EN
Status
Released
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Cast

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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