The Sleeping Dictionary
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2003-01-31
Runtime: 109 mins
Director: Guy Jenkin
Writer: Guy Jenkin
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original title: The Sleeping Dictionary
Production Companies: Fine Line Features, Hat Trick Productions, Katira Productions GmbH & Co. KG
Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
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