
The Sleeping Dictionary
2003•109 min•
★6.4
DramaRomance
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.
Cast & Crew

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

DirectorGuy Jenkin











