The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Cast

Jessica Alba

Selima

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Bob Hoskins

Henry Bullard

C

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Junix Inocian

Famous

M

Michael Jessing Langgi

Melaka

Mano Maniam

Policeman

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

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