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The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

2003 |1h 49m |  Drama, Romance

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Cast

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Jessica Alba

Selima

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Hugh Dancy

John Truscott

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Brenda Blethyn

Aggie

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Emily Mortimer

Cecil

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Bob Hoskins

Henry

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K.K. Moggie

Tipong

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Noah Taylor

Neville

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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