The Sleeping Dictionary
"He's an unexpected education."
Originally released in 2003. The Sleeping Dictionary is a drama/romance film. directed by Guy Jenkin.
Starring Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, and Hugh Dancy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (174 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$57.5K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $57,524
Production Companies
- Fine Line Features
- Hat Trick Productions
- Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
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 ke...
Who directed The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary was directed by Guy Jenkin.
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Sleeping Dictionary released?
The Sleeping Dictionary was released on January 31, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sleeping Dictionary?
The main cast of The Sleeping Dictionary includes Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, Christopher Ling Lee Ian.
Is The Sleeping Dictionary worth watching?
The Sleeping Dictionary has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 174 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.