The Sleeping Dictionary
31/01/2003
2h

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


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
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai


Noah Taylor
Neville
Kate Helen White
Mandar
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