Quick facts
- Released
- January 31, 2003
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- R
- Budget
- $12.0M
- Box office
- $57,524
- IMDb
- tt0242888
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions
Cast
Jessica Alba
Selima
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Bob Hoskins
Henry Bullard
Junix Inocian
Famous
Mano Maniam
Policeman
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Noah Taylor
Neville
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Michael Jessing Langgi
Melaka
Cicilia Anak Richard
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers
Vicar
Eugene Salleh
Belansai
Kate Helen White
Mandar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins.
- When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
- The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 drama, romance film.
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
- You can watch The Sleeping Dictionary with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.