Movie · 105 min · Youth not allowed · drm, rma
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.
Where to watch The Sleeping Dictionary
Available on 1 platforms across 1 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 1 countries, best placed at #384 in South Korea.
- South Korea #384
Chart history
The Sleeping Dictionary has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 1 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #88.
Cast
Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Junix Inocian, Mano Maniam, K.K. Moggie, Emily Mortimer, Noah Taylor, Christopher Ling Lee Ian, Michael Jessing Langgi, Cicilia Anak Richard, Malcolm Rogers, Eugene Salleh, Kate Helen White
Crew
Guy Jenkin (director,writer), Simon Bosanquet (producer), Denise O'Donoghue (producer), Jimmy Mulville (producer)