The Core Question
What just happened between you and "The Sleeping Dictionary"?
No need to judge. Just record how you feel right now.
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.
Cast & Crew
Guy Jenkin
Director
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
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Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
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Junix Inocian
Famous
Stills
Love Letters from the Community
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