The Sleeping Dictionary

"Learn to speak her language."

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.

Release Date

January 31, 2003

Status

Released

Original Title

The Sleeping Dictionary

Runtime

1h 49min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English