The Sleeping Dictionary

In the 1930s, British officer John Truscott journeys to a remote village in colonial Malaysia to educate and Westernize the local Iban population. There, he's introduced to the lovely Selima. In keeping with tradition, Selima is assigned to sleep with Truscott and teach him the native language and customs. But when they fall in love, both colonists and natives object to their plans to marry.

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  Jessica Alba

  Selima
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  Brenda Blethyn

  Aggie
• 
  Hugh Dancy

  John Truscott
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  Bob Hoskins

  Henry Bullard
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  Mano Maniam

  Policeman
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  K.K. Moggie

  Tipong
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  Emily Mortimer

  Cecil
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  Noah Taylor

  Neville