The Sleeping Dictionary
2003·Movie
·1h 49min·


About
Learn to speak her language.
A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.
Period RomanceColonial DramaCultural ClashForbidden LoveLush CinematographyExotic SettingSlow Burn NarrativeHeartfelt Character DevelopmentCross-Cultural Exploration
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Guy Jenkin
Written by:
Guy Jenkin
Produced by:
Mary Selway, Frank Hildebrand, Simon Bosanquet
Composed by:
Colin Nicolson, Simon Boswell
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