Jessica AlbaSelimaSavaraTV movie
The Sleeping Dictionary
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.
DramaRomance
Starring
Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy
Directed by
Guy Jenkin
About
The Sleeping Dictionary
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.
He's an unexpected education.
Information
- Released
- Jan 31, 2003
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US, GB
- Rating
- R
- Directed by
- Guy Jenkin
Production
- Studio
- Fine Line Features
- Studio
- Hat Trick Productions
- Studio
- Katira Productions
Cast
People in this story
Jessica AlbaSelima
Brenda BlethynAggie
Hugh DancyJohn Truscott
Bob HoskinsHenry Bullard
Junix InocianFamous
K.K. MoggieTipong
Emily MortimerCecil
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