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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.

20031h 49mRDrama, Romance

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About The Sleeping Dictionary

Directors
Guy Jenkin
Cast
Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian, Mano Maniam
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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