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The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

6.6 | 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 Director
Guy Jenkin Writer
Colin Nicolson Sound Mixer
Simon Holland Production Design
Mohammad Z.B.H. Hassan Hairstylist
Mark Ordesky Executive Producer
Mary Selway Casting
Simon Boswell Original Music Composer
Martin Fuhrer Director of Photography
Lesley Walker Editor

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