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The Sleeping Dictionary

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6.5/10 • 166

2003-01-311h 49m

DramaRomance

Learn to speak her language.

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.

Directors
Guy Jenkin
Writters
Guy Jenkin
Editors
Guy Jenkin, Lesley Walker

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  1. Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Selima

  2. Hugh Dancy

    Hugh Dancy

    John Truscott

  3. Brenda Blethyn

    Brenda Blethyn

    Aggie

  4. Christopher Ling Lee Ian

    Christopher Ling Lee Ian

    Jasmine

  5. Emily Mortimer

    Emily Mortimer

    Cecil

  6. Bob Hoskins

    Bob Hoskins

    Henry

  7. K.K. Moggie

    K.K. Moggie

    Tipong

  8. Noah Taylor

    Noah Taylor

    Neville

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
forbidden love