The Sleeping Dictionary

2003    1h 49m    R
Drama, Romance
6.567%65%
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A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman (J.Alba) helps him understand local tradition and language. He falls in love with her etc. despite the taboo.
Directed By
Guy Jenkin
Written By
Guy Jenkin
Studio
Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions,

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Cast of The Sleeping Dictionary
  • Jessica AlbaSelima
  • Hugh DancyJohn Truscott
  • Brenda BlethynAggie
  • Christopher Ling Lee IanJasmine
  • Emily MortimerCecil
  • Bob HoskinsHenry
  • K.K. MoggieTipong
  • Noah TaylorNeville
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