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The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

Learn to speak her language.

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DramaRomance

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

31 January 2003

Country

Germany

Cast

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Selima

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Jasmine

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Cecil

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Henry

K.K. Moggie

K.K. Moggie

Tipong

Noah Taylor

Noah Taylor

Neville

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