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The Sleeping Dictionary

The Sleeping Dictionary

20031h 49m

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Released

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2003

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1h 49m

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Storyline

"He's an unexpected education."

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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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Jan 31, 2003
Digital Release
Mar 1, 2003
Languages
English
Production Countries
GermanyUnited KingdomUnited States of America