The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

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A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman, Jessica Alba, helps him unde.

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1 Video 90 Photos Drama Romance A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman (J.Alba) helps him understand local tradition and language. He falls in love with her etc. despite the taboo. Director Guy Jenkin Writer Guy Jenkin Stars Jessica Alba Brenda Blethyn

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Overview 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. Guy Jenkin Director, Writer Full Cast & Crew Social Reviews 0

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In the 1920's, a young British officer journeys to a remote jungle outpost, where he encounters some unusual local customs: a beautiful young woman is assigned to ostensibly tutor him in the native language, but it becomes clear that she is some kind of army-allotted concubine. When the officer.

The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

The Sleeping Dictionary is a film directed by Guy Jenkin with Hugh Dancy, Jessica Alba, Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn.. Year: 2003. Original title: The Sleeping Dictionary. Synopsis: Year 1936, in the english colony Malaysia. An eager young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government, encounters some.

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Plot A young and naive Englishman, John Truscott ( Hugh Dancy ), goes to the British protectorate of Sarawak, Borneo (described as a "colony" in the film), to try to apply his father's work to the Iban society. There he meets his boss Henry Bullard ( Bob Hoskins) and his wife Aggie Bullard ( Brenda Blethyn ).

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In 1936, the expatriated young and naive just-graduated British John Truscott arrives to the Sarawak, a British colony, to work in the Iban society. The beautiful Selima is assigned to be his "sleeping dictionary", to live and sleep with him and teach him the language and habits of the locals. The reluctant John and Selima fall in love for each.

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During the 1930s, British officer John Truscott (Hugh Dancy) journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he is introduced to Selima.

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The Sleeping Dictionary [DVD] Jessica Alba (Actor), Brenda Blethyn (Actor), Guy Jenkin (Director, Writer) Rated: R

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Synopsis. 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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Purchase The Sleeping Dictionary on digital and stream instantly or download offline. Set in the 1930s in the remote rainforest of Borneo, The Sleeping Dictionary tells the story of the tempestuous and forbidden love affair between a young Englishman and a beautiful Iban tribeswoman. When John Truscott (Hugh Dancy - Black Hawk Down) takes a job in the British colonial outpost of Sarawak in.

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The Sleeping Dictionary is a poignant and thought-provoking film that explores themes of identity, language, and cultural imperialism. Jessica Alba delivers a nuanced performance as Selima, capturing the character's intelligence, resilience, and vulnerability. Hugh Dancy is also excellent as John, bringing a boyish charm and earnestness to the.

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Released February 18th, 2003, 'The Sleeping Dictionary' stars Jessica Alba, Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Ling Lee Ian The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a user.

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The Sleeping Dictionary Jessica Alba speaks the language of seduction in this tantalizing story of forbidden love set against the backdrop of the steamy jungles of 1930's Sarawak. 674 1 h 49 min 2003 X-Ray R Drama · Action · Cerebral · Emotional Available to rent or buy Rent HD $2.99 Buy HD $9.99 More purchase options