About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
2003
Runtime
1h 49m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
186
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$12.0M
Cast
forbidden love
borneo
period drama
1930s
romantic drama
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Questions about The Sleeping Dictionary
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary has a runtime of 1h 49m (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin and released in 2003.
What genre is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary is a Drama, Romance film (2003).
Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
The cast of The Sleeping Dictionary includes Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian.
What is the TMDB rating for The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 186 votes.
