The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.9741 |
Directed By
Guy Jenkin
Crew
Guy Jenkin
Guy Jenkin
Colin Nicolson
Simon Bosanquet
Frank Hildebrand
Jimmy Mulville
Denise O'Donoghue
Mark Ordesky
Simon Boswell
Martin Fuhrer
Lesley Walker
Mary Selway
Simon Holland
Clinton Cavers
Errol Kelly
Judy Farr
Penny Rose
Mohamad Roslan Ahmad
Saidatulnisa B.T. Aminuddin
Saidatulnisa B.T. Aminuddin
Mohammad Z.B.H. Hassan
Mohammad Z.B.A. Rahman
Amber Sibley
TOP CAST
Jessica Alba
Selima
Hugh Dancy
John Truscott
Brenda Blethyn
Aggie
Christopher Ling Lee Ian
Jasmine
Emily Mortimer
Cecil
Bob Hoskins
Henry
K.K. Moggie
Tipong
Noah Taylor
Neville
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