• 2003
  • R
  • 1h 49m
The Sleeping Dictionary

Summary 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. View more details

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 49m

The Sleeping Dictionary

Directed : Guy Jenkin

Written : Guy Jenkin

Stars : Bob Hoskins Jessica Alba Hugh Dancy Brenda Blethyn

All cast & crew

6.5

Details

Genres : Drama Romance

Release date : Jan 30, 2003

Countries of origin : United States Germany United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Production companies : Hat Trick Productions Fine Line Features Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance

Release date : Jan 30, 2003

Countries of origin : United States Germany United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Production companies : Hat Trick Productions Fine Line Features Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG

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