The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
109 min
Release Date
2003-01-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
170
Vote Average
6.48
Jessica Alba
Selima
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Bob Hoskins
Henry
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Noah Taylor
Neville
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