The Sleeping Dictionary
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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- Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is available to stream on Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary available to rent or buy?
- You can rent The Sleeping Dictionary from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
- When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
- The Sleeping Dictionary was released in 2003. It has a runtime of 109 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary is a drama, romance film. 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 lov…
- Who stars in The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy and Bob Hoskins.