The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
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.
2003 · Drama, Romance · Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
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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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About this movie
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Genre: Drama, Romance. Year: 2003.
Director: Guy Jenkin.
Starring: Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian.
Plot: 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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What year was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003.
Who starred in The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian.
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Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.