The Sleeping Dictionary
movie
He's an unexpected education.
Released January 31, 2003
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.
Cast
Jessica Alba
as
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
as
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
as
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
as
Henry Bullard
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Christopher Ling Lee Ian
as
Jasmine
Junix Inocian
as
Famous
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Michael Jessing Langgi
as
Melaka
Mano Maniam
as
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
as
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
as
Cecil
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Cicilia Anak Richard
as
Jester Woman
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Malcolm Rogers
as
Vicar
Crew
Guy Jenkin
as
Writer
Guy Jenkin
as
Director
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Colin Nicolson
as
Sound Mixer
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Simon Holland
as
Production Design
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Mary Selway
as
Casting
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Frank Hildebrand
as
Executive Producer
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Martin Fuhrer
as
Director of Photography
Jimmy Mulville
as
Producer
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Denise O'Donoghue
as
Producer
Mark Ordesky
as
Executive Producer
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Simon Bosanquet
as
Producer
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Lesley Walker
as
Editor