The Sleeping Dictionary

He's an unexpected education.

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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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Cast

Jessica Alba actor Brenda Blethyn actor Hugh Dancy actor Bob Hoskins actor

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Christopher Ling Lee Ian actor Junix Inocian actor

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Michael Jessing Langgi actor

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Mano Maniam actor

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K.K. Moggie actor Emily Mortimer actor

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Cicilia Anak Richard actor

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Malcolm Rogers actor

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Eugene Salleh actor Noah Taylor actor

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Kate Helen White actor