The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

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109 min - Drama | Romance - 31 January 2003 (Mexico)

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jessica Alba	...	Selima
	Brenda Blethyn	...	Aggie
	Hugh Dancy	...	John Truscott
	Bob Hoskins	...	Henry
	Christopher Ling Lee Ian	...	Jasmine
	Junix Inocian	...	Famous
	Michael Jessing Langgi	...	Melaka
	Mano Maniam	...	Policeman
	K.K. Moggie	...	Tipong
	Emily Mortimer	...	Cecil
	Cicilia Anak Richard	...	Jester Woman
	Malcolm Rogers	...	Vicar
	Eugene Salleh	...	Belansai
	Noah Taylor	...	Neville
	Kate Helen White	...	Mandar

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An eager young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government, encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful young Selima, the unwitting object of his affections. Written by Anonymous

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Learn to speak her language.

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Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality and language See all certifications »

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USA | Malaysia | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 January 2003 (Mexico) See more »

Also Known As:

Selima und John See more »

Filming Locations:

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fine Line Features, Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG, New Line Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The film used more than 600 Iban extras. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: 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 »

Quotes

John Truscott: [Post-sex] I'm sorry that was too quick wasn't it?
Selima: You teach me English, I teach you this.
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Connections

Referenced in Be Kind Rewind (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"East Of The Sun (West Of The Moon)"
Written by Brooks Bowman
Performed by Mary Carewe See more »

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