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The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary

2003

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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1hr 49mins

Drama, Romance

January 31, 2003

6.5

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

The Sleeping Dictionary

Overview:

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.

Genres:

Drama, Romance

Languages:

English

Runtime:

1hr 49mins

Country Origin:

USGB

Tagline:

He's an unexpected education.

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