The Sleeping Dictionary poster

The Sleeping Dictionary

He's an unexpected education.

6.6(198)20031h 49m5

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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Status
Released
Budget
$12M
Box office
$57.5K
Language
English
  • forbidden love
  • borneo
  • period drama
  • 1930s
  • romantic drama

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Guy Jenkin

Writers

Guy Jenkin

Produced in

Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR18 Feb 2003
  • FranceFR

    • Physical6 Jan 2005
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical129 Jul 2003
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical27 Jun 2003
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTTG1 Mar 2003
  • MexicoMX

    • Theatrical31 Jan 2003

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The Sleeping Dictionary was released on 31 January 2003.

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