The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
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
6.4
178 reviewsRuntime: 109 min.
Budget: $12,000,000
Revenue: $57,524
Release Date: 2003-01-31
Director(s): Guy Jenkin
Production: Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
Languages: English
IMDB: tt0242888
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