The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

  • R
  • 02/18/2003 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 49m

Learn to speak her language.

Overview

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

Guy Jenkin

Director, Writer

Cast

Jessica Alba's headshot

Jessica Alba

Selima
Hugh Dancy's headshot

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott
Brenda Blethyn's headshot

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie
Christopher Ling Lee Ian's headshot

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine
Emily Mortimer's headshot

Emily Mortimer

Cecil
Bob Hoskins's headshot

Bob Hoskins

Henry
K.K. Moggie's headshot

K.K. Moggie

Tipong
Noah Taylor's headshot

Noah Taylor

Neville

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