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.

Country

Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

Genre

Drama, Romance

Released

31 Jan 2003

Cast

Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins