Film
The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
2003R1h 49m★ 6.6
Drama · Romance
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.
- Director
- Guy Jenkin
- Writer
- Guy Jenkin
- Original Music Composer
- Simon Boswell
Questions
- Is The Sleeping Dictionary free to watch?
- Not on Filmghar: we only play films and episodes that are in the public domain or that the owner has made free. We'll show it here as soon as it is free.
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Dictionary in Pakistan?
- We couldn't find a streaming service carrying The Sleeping Dictionary in Pakistan right now.
- Who is in the cast of The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary stars Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins.
- What kind of film is The Sleeping Dictionary?
- The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) is a drama, romance film.
