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The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

6.5 | 31 Jan 2003 | Drama Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Guy Jenkin Writer
Guy Jenkin Director
Colin Nicolson Sound Mixer
Simon Holland Production Design
Mary Selway Casting
Frank Hildebrand Executive Producer
Martin Fuhrer Director of Photography
Jimmy Mulville Producer
Denise O'Donoghue Producer
Mark Ordesky Executive Producer

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) Cast & Crew

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