The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
He's an unexpected education.
Plot Summary
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.
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Director & Crew
Guy Jenkin
Director
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Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin and released in 2003.
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The Sleeping Dictionary has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2003-01-31
- Budget
- $12.0M
- Box Office
- $0.1M
- Status
- Released