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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... See full summary »

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Selima
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Aggie
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John Truscott
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Henry
Christopher Ling Lee Ian ...
Jasmine
Junix Inocian ...
Famous
Michael Jessing Langgi ...
Melaka
Mano Maniam ...
Policeman
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Tipong
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Cecil
Cicilia Anak Richard ...
Jester Woman
Malcolm Rogers ...
Vicar
Eugene Salleh ...
Belansai
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Neville
Kate Helen White ...
Mandar
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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. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com

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Learn to speak her language.

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Rated R for some sexuality and language | See all certifications »

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31 January 2003 (Mexico)  »

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Kärlekens lexikon  »

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$12,000,000 (estimated)
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Jessica Alba had a body double for her sex scenes. See more »

Goofs

When Selima and Truscott are given the turquoise bracelets, she takes Truscott's off and wears it. In the next shot, she gives him hers but she's still holding his. See more »

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Henry: Iban society is based on heavy drinking, violent sport and practical jokes. Just think of it as English public school, without the buggery.
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Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) See more »

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"East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)"
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Performed by Mary Carewe
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One of the Best Films of 2002
18 July 2003 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Although THE SLEEPING DICTIONARY is not that well known and never had a theatrical release, it is by far one of the best movies of 2002. My sister had to pursuade me to first rent, then watch this movie because the idea of a British colonial officer who falls in love with what is known as a Sleeping Dictionary...that is a native woman who sleeps with a man while teaching him the native language. Jessica Alba, who is most well known for her stint on "DARK ANGEL", deftly portrays Selima, the native sleeping dictionary for John Truscott. Hugh Dancy, who portrays John Truscott, is a young british actor who is on his way up. Dancy and Alba have chemistry, and you can hardly take your eyes off of them. The supporting cast is also excellent. Brenda Blethyn, Bob Hoskins, Emily Mortimer, Noah Taylor, Junix Inocian, and Eugene Salleh each portray their parts perfectly and add a unique flavor to the movie.

On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being lowest, 10 highest), I rate THE SLEEPING DICTIONARY a 10.


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