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The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary
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The Sleeping Dictionary

"He's an unexpected education."

2003
1h 49m
6.5(170 votes)
Drama
Romance

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Fine Line Features
Hat Trick Productions

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Cast & Crew

8 members
Acting

Jessica Alba

Selima

Jessica Alba
Acting

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Hugh Dancy
Acting

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Brenda Blethyn
Acting

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

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Acting

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Emily Mortimer
Acting

Bob Hoskins

Henry

Bob Hoskins
Acting

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

K.K. Moggie
Acting

Noah Taylor

Neville

Noah Taylor

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