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The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

6,5 /10 (182 Votes)
2003 EN 109 min

Overview

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.

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Release date

31/01/2003

Votes

182

Popularity

2.6

He's an unexpected education.

Genres

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

109 min

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$57,524

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