The Sleeping Dictionary

Synopsis

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.

Director

Guy Jenkin

Written by

Guy Jenkin

Music

Simon Boswell

Studio

Fine Line Features

Released

31 January 2003

Genres

Drama, Romance