The Sleeping Dictionary
"He's an unexpected education."
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.
Director
Guy Jenkin
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$58K
Language
en
Production
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
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Famous
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Emily Mortimer
Cecil
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Jester Woman
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Neville
Kate Helen White
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