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.

Watch the trailer

When & where

Streaming TBA

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Jessica Alba
  as Selima
• 
  Brenda Blethyn
  as Aggie
• 
  Hugh Dancy
  as John Truscott
• 
  Bob Hoskins
  as Henry Bullard
• 
  Junix Inocian
  as Famous
• M
  Mano Maniam
  as Policeman

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