The Sleeping Dictionary 21 years old

Learn to speak her language.

The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Credits

The Sleeping Dictionary Cast

Name Character
Hugh Dancy He was 27, now 48 years old as John Truscott
Brenda Blethyn She was 56, now 78 years old as Aggie
Jessica Alba She was 21, now 42 years old as Selima
Bob Hoskins He was 60, 71 years old when he died as Henry
Emily Mortimer She was 31, now 52 years old as Cecil
Christopher Ling Lee Ian as Jasmine

The Sleeping Dictionary Crew

Name Department
Guy Jenkin as Director. He was 48 (now 69) years old Directing
Guy Jenkin as Writer. He was 48 (now 69) years old Writing
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The Sleeping Dictionary (21 years)

Learn to speak her language.

  • Release day: Friday, January 31, 2003
  • Runtime: 109 minutes