The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

"He's an unexpected education."

6.4 (178 votes)
1h 49m
January 31, 2003
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Guy Jenkin

Writers

Guy Jenkin

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Original Title

The Sleeping Dictionary

Status

Released

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$57,524

Production

Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions