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The Sleeping Dictionary

IMDb 6.4 2003 Movie 109 min

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.

Drama Romance

Starring

Jessica Alba

Brenda Blethyn

Hugh Dancy

Bob Hoskins

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Junix Inocian

Michael Jessing Langgi

Mano Maniam