The Sleeping Dictionary

Name: The Sleeping Dictionary
Released: 2003-01-31
Rating: 6.594

6.6/10 (193)

·2003· 109 min

Director: Guy Jenkin

"He's an unexpected education."

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.

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Cast

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

Junix Inocian

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Mano Maniam

Policeman

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Noah Taylor

Neville

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Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

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Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

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Cicilia Anak Richard

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In brief

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 193 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 49min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The Sleeping Dictionary runs 109 minutes (1h 49min).

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The Sleeping Dictionary has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 193 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003.