The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

Director: Guy Jenkin

Genre: Drama, Romance

Cast: Jessica Alba, Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Ling Lee Ian, Emily Mortimer, Bob Hoskins, K.K. Moggie, Noah Taylor

  • Release date: 2003-01-31
  • Runtime: 109
  • Country: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Budget: $12,000,000
IMDb
6.5
9,770 votes
TMDB
6.449
175 votes
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67%
FA
5.6