The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) [R]
Featuring:
Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dancy
Written by:
Guy Jenkin
Directed by:
Guy Jenkin
Release Date:
January 31, 2003
Original Title:
The Sleeping Dictionary
Alternate Titles:
Selma und John
Genres:
Drama | Romance
Production Companies:
Fine Line Features
Hat Trick Productions
Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Production Countries:
Germany | United Kingdom | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 12 JP: G US: R
Runtime: 109
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.
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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