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The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary
2003 ·109 min ·Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America ·R 12+
6.6
IMDb 6.5
Drama, Romance
Director: Guy Jenkin
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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.

Budget: $12M
Worldwide: $57,524
Jessica Alba
Actor
Brenda Blethyn
Actor
Hugh Dancy
Actor
🏆4 wins & 6 nominations total
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