The Sleeping Dictionary
He's an unexpected education.
2003 1 hour 49 minutes
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.
31st January 2003
23 years ago
1 hour 49 minutes
Finishes at 2:02pm
$12,000,000 ($21,576,000 today)
Revenue $57,524
4 wins & 6 nominations total
6.5/10
65%
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