The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
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.
Rating: 6.5
Genres Drama, Romance, Historical
Original language: en
IMDb tt0242888
Stars
Hugh Dancy as John Truscott
Jessica Alba as Selima
Brenda Blethyn as Madame
Bob Hoskins as Bob
Christopher Ling Lee Ian as Ian
Emily Mortimer as Emily
K.K. Moggie as K.K.
Noah Taylor as Charlie
Creators
David Leland (Director)
David Leland (Writer)
Michele Camdese (Producer)
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