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The Sleeping Dictionary at a glance
The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 drama and romance film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
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Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2003-01-31
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Guy Jenkin
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 198 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Jessica AlbaSelima
Brenda BlethynAggie
Hugh DancyJohn Truscott
Bob HoskinsHenry Bullard
Junix InocianFamous
Mano ManiamPoliceman
K.K. MoggieTipong
Emily MortimerCecil
Noah TaylorNevilleChristopher Ling Lee IanJasmine
Michael Jessing LanggiMelaka
Cicilia Anak RichardJester Woman
Malcolm RogersVicar
Eugene SallehBelansai
Questions about The Sleeping Dictionary
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Is The Sleeping Dictionary suitable for children?
The Sleeping Dictionary is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Sleeping Dictionary about?
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…
How long is The Sleeping Dictionary?
The Sleeping Dictionary runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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