The Sleeping Dictionary
6.5
“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
15 people
Jessica Alba
Selima
Known for
Fantastic Four
Sin City
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Known for
Pride & Prejudice
Secrets & Lies
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Known for
Hannibal
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Known for
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Super Mario Bros.
Junix Inocian
Famous
Known for
Arabian Nights
The 51st State
Mano Maniam
Policeman
Known for
Anna and the King
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Known for
Gotham Knights
Verity
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Known for
Shutter Island
Cars 2
Noah Taylor
Neville
Known for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Preacher
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
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Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
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Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
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Guy Jenkin Director · Simon Boswell Composer Martin Fuhrer Cinematographer
Budget $12M · United States release February 18, 2003 · Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
Budget
$12,000,000
Production
Fine Line Features
Production
Hat Trick Productions
Production
Katira Productions
Production
Germany · United Kingdom · United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Mexico · January 31, 2003
Theatrical
United States · February 18, 2003
Theatrical
France
January 6, 2005 · Physical
Germany
July 9, 2003 · Theatrical
Italy
June 27, 2003 · Theatrical
Japan
March 1, 2003 · Digital
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