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The Sleeping Dictionary
2003, Jan 31
1h 49m
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.
Directed by
Guy Jenkin
Written by
Guy Jenkin
Jessica Alba
Selima
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Noah Taylor
Neville
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
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K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Mano Maniam
Policeman
Jimmy Mulville
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai
Kate Helen White
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