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    The Sleeping Dictionary

    109'

    2003-01-31

    6.6

    He's an unexpected education.

    Drama,Romance

    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.

    DirectingGuy JenkinWritingGuy Jenkin

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    Cast

    6

    Selima

    Jessica Alba

    3

    Aggie

    Brenda Blethyn

    4

    John Truscott

    Hugh Dancy

    3

    Henry Bullard

    Bob Hoskins

    1

    Famous

    Junix Inocian

    1

    Policeman

    Mano Maniam

    1

    Tipong

    K.K. Moggie

    3

    Cecil

    Emily Mortimer

    3

    Neville

    Noah Taylor

    1

    Jasmine

    Christopher Ling Lee Ian

    1

    Melaka

    Michael Jessing Langgi

    1

    Jester Woman

    Cicilia Anak Richard

    1

    Vicar

    Malcolm Rogers

    1

    Belansai

    Eugene Salleh

    1

    Mandar

    Kate Helen White

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    Details:

    • Budget: 12000000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 57524
    • List of countries:
      1. Germany
      2. United Kingdom
      3. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Fine Line Features
      2. Hat Trick Productions
      3. Katira Productions
    • Vote Count: 198
    • Popularity: 2.1506
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Sleeping Dictionary

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