The Sleeping Dictionary

2003 · Directed by Guy Jenkin

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.

Drama Romance

Cast: Brenda Blethyn, Jessica Alba, Noah Taylor, Emily Mortimer, Hugh Dancy, Bob Hoskins, K.K. Moggie, Christopher Ling Lee Ian

Rating: 6.6/10 from 124 votes