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Synopsis. 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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The reluctant John and Selima fall in love for each other in a forbidden romance. What a magnificent surprise "The Sleeping Dictionary" was for me, indeed a wonderful romance, with action and drama and an adorable story of difference of cultures, seduction and secrets.

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The Sleeping Dictionary Cast & Crew Jessica Alba Selima Brenda Blethyn Aggie Hugh Dancy John Bob Hoskins Henry CI Christopher Ling Lee Ian Jasmine About The Sleeping Dictionary DRAMA The story of a tempestuous and forbidden love affair between a young Englishman and a beautiful Iban tribeswoman.

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1 Video 90 Photos Drama Romance A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman (J.Alba) helps him understand local tradition and language. He falls in love with her etc. despite the taboo. Director Guy Jenkin Writer Guy Jenkin Stars Jessica Alba Brenda Blethyn

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Plot A young and naive Englishman, John Truscott ( Hugh Dancy ), goes to the British protectorate of Sarawak, Borneo (described as a "colony" in the film), to try to apply his father's work to the Iban society. There he meets his boss Henry Bullard ( Bob Hoskins) and his wife Aggie Bullard ( Brenda Blethyn ).

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A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman, Jessica Alba, helps him unde.

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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. Guy Jenkin Director, Writer Full Cast & Crew Social Reviews 0

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The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Guy Jenkin Writing Credits Guy Jenkin. (writer) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Simon Boswell Cinematography by Martin Fuhrer. director of photography Editing by Lesley Walker Casting By Mary Selway

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The Sleeping Dictionary is a poignant and thought-provoking film that explores themes of identity, language, and cultural imperialism. Jessica Alba delivers a nuanced performance as Selima, capturing the character's intelligence, resilience, and vulnerability. Hugh Dancy is also excellent as John, bringing a boyish charm and earnestness to the.

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The Sleeping Dictionary is a film directed by Guy Jenkin with Hugh Dancy, Jessica Alba, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn.. Year: 2003. Original title: The Sleeping Dictionary. Synopsis: Year 1936, in the english colony Malaysia. An eager young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government, encounters some.

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Released February 18th, 2003, 'The Sleeping Dictionary' stars Jessica Alba, Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Ling Lee Ian The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a user.

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Purchase The Sleeping Dictionary on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Set in the 1930s in the remote rainforest of Borneo, The Sleeping Dictionary tells the story of the tempestuous and forbidden love affair between a young Englishman and a beautiful Iban tribeswoman. When John Truscott (Hugh Dancy - Black Hawk Down) takes a job in the British colonial outpost of Sarawak in.

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In 1936, the expatriated young and naive just-graduated British John Truscott arrives to the Sarawak, a British colony, to work in the Iban society. The beautiful Selima is assigned to be his "sleeping dictionary", to live and sleep with him and teach him the language and habits of the locals. The reluctant John and Selima fall in love for each.

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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. Watch Trailer Article continues below this related video: 10 Sec

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The Sleeping Dictionary [DVD] Jessica Alba (Actor), Brenda Blethyn (Actor), Guy Jenkin (Director, Writer) Rated: R