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.

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

He's an unexpected education.

★ 6.6/10 January 31, 2003 109 min

DramaRomance

Director: Guy Jenkin  ·  Writer: Guy Jenkin

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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Director

Guy Jenkin

Cast

Jessica Alba Selima Brenda Blethyn Aggie Hugh Dancy John Truscott Bob Hoskins Henry Bullard Junix Inocian Famous Mano Maniam Policeman K.K. Moggie Tipong Emily Mortimer Cecil Noah Taylor Neville Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine Michael Jessing Langgi Melaka Cicilia Anak Richard Jester Woman