2003·109 min·★ 6.4/10
Released
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.
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
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Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Junix Inocian
Famous
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Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Mano Maniam
Policeman
DramaRomance
Release Date
January 31, 2003
The Sleeping Dictionary.
He's an unexpected education.
2003
109 min
6.4(178)
Drama
