The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Country:

Germany,

United Kingdom,

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance

Duration:

109 minutes

Year:

2003

Director:

Guy Jenkin

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Company:

Fine Line Features,

Hat Trick Productions,

Katira Productions

Budget:

$12,000,000

Revenue:

$57,524

Cast:

Selima

Aggie

John Truscott

Henry Bullard

Jasmine

Crew:

Writer

Director

Sound Mixer

Production Design

Casting