The Sleeping Dictionary

2003 | 109 minutes | 6.5 ★ (160)

The Sleeping Dictionary
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    31 January 2003

  • DirectingGuy Jenkin
  • Budget

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