Movie Description
The Sleeping Dictionary
(2003)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Guy Jenkin
- Producer : Jimmy Mulville,Denise O'Donoghue,Simon Bosanquet
- Writer : Guy Jenkin
- Editor : Lesley Walker
- Cast : Jessica Alba,Brenda Blethyn,Hugh Dancy,Bob Hoskins,Junix Inocian,Mano Maniam,K.K. Moggie,Emily Mortimer,Noah Taylor,Christopher Ling Lee Ian,Michael Jessing Langgi,Cicilia Anak Richard,Malcolm Rogers,Eugene Salleh,Kate Helen White
Cast
Selima
Aggie
John Truscott
Henry Bullard
Famous
Policeman
Tipong
Cecil
Neville
Jasmine
Melaka
Jester Woman
Vicar
Belansai
Mandar
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Facts
Original TitleThe Sleeping Dictionary
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-01-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 49m
Budget₹ 12000000
Revenue₹ 57524
Homepagehttps://www.warnerbros.com/movies/sleeping-dictionary
Production CompaniesFine Line Features,Hat Trick Productions,Katira Productions
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
