The Sleeping Dictionary
Overview
A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK’s colonial representative. A local woman (J.Alba) helps him understand local tradition and language. He falls in love with her etc. despite the taboo.
Released:
January 31, 2003
Country:
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Duration:
1h 49m
Cast:
Bob Hoskins, Brenda Blethyn, Christopher Ling, Emily Mortimer, Hugh Dancy
Director:
Guy Jenkin
