The Sleeping Dictionary

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Jessica AlbaSelima

Brenda BlethynAggie

Hugh DancyJohn Truscott

Bob HoskinsHenry Bullard

Junix InocianFamous

Mano Maniam

Mano ManiamPoliceman

K.K. MoggieTipong

Emily MortimerCecil

Noah TaylorNeville

Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Christopher Ling Lee IanJasmine

Michael Jessing Langgi

Michael Jessing LanggiMelaka

Cicilia Anak Richard

Cicilia Anak RichardJester Woman