The Sleeping Dictionary
“He's an unexpected education.”
6.5/ 10IMDb6.5182
20031h 49mR
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.
Top-billed cast
- BBob Hoskins
- EEmily Mortimer
- EEugene Salleh
- BBrenda Blethyn
- KK.K. Moggie
- NNoah Taylor
- JJessica Alba
- JJunix Inocian
- MMalcolm Rogers
- KKate Helen White
Crew
- Director
- Guy Jenkin
- Writer
- Guy Jenkin
- Producers
- Jimmy Mulville, Denise O'Donoghue, Frank Hildebrand, Mark Ordesky, Simon Bosanquet
- Production
- Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sleeping Dictionary rated?
The Sleeping Dictionary has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 182 votes.
Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003.
