The Sleeping Dictionary
2003 · 6.6 TMDB · Drama, Romance
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.
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The cast
Jessica Alba (Selima) · Brenda Blethyn (Aggie) · Hugh Dancy (John Truscott) · Bob Hoskins (Henry Bullard) · Junix Inocian (Famous) · Mano Maniam (Policeman) · K.K. Moggie (Tipong) · Emily Mortimer (Cecil) · Noah Taylor (Neville) · Christopher Ling Lee Ian (Jasmine) · Michael Jessing Langgi (Melaka) · Cicilia Anak Richard (Jester Woman)
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