The Sleeping Dictionary Movie (2003)
John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a \"sleeping dictionary\"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And...
John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a "sleeping dictionary"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.
John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a "sleeping dictionary"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.
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An eager young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government...
so romantic, and good to watch!
so romantic, and good to watch!
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John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a "sleeping dictionary"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 1:49 hours
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Director: Guy Jenkin
- Writer: Guy Jenkin
- Actors: Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins
- Language: English
- Country: USA, Malaysia, Germany
- Awards: 4 wins & 6 nominations
- Production Company: Fine Line Features
- ASIN: B00007LB4B
- Year Released: 2003
- Release Date: Jan 30, 2003
- DVD Date: Feb 17, 2003
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