The Sleeping Dictionary
TMDB 6.6
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.
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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.
DramaRomance
Trailers & More
The Sleeping Dictionary
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.
- Directors
- Guy Jenkin
- Producers
- Simon Bosanquet, Denise O'Donoghue, Jimmy Mulville
- Cast and Characters
- 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)
- Languages
- English